Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952)

  • NR
  • 12/27/1952 (US)
  • Comedy, Music, Adventure
  • 1h 10m

It's one big roar, from shore to shore!

Overview

Two hapless waiters in a tavern on the Spanish Main play cupid between aristocratic Lady Jane and tavern co-worker Bruce Martindale, but the two bumpkins mix-up a love letter with Captain Kidd's treasure map of Skull Island, leading to them being kidnapped and taken off to the notorious pirate's island.

Charles Lamont

Director

Howard Dimsdale

Writer

John Grant

Writer

Cast

Bud Abbott's headshot

Bud Abbott

Rocky Stonebridge
Lou Costello's headshot

Lou Costello

Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
Charles Laughton's headshot

Charles Laughton

Capt. William Kidd
Hillary Brooke's headshot

Hillary Brooke

Capt. Bonney
Bill Shirley's headshot

Bill Shirley

Bruce Martingale
Leif Erickson's headshot

Leif Erickson

Morgan
Fran Warren's headshot

Fran Warren

Lady Jane
Chuck Roberson's headshot

Chuck Roberson

Pirate (uncredited)

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