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Cast
Bud Abbott
as Rocky Stonebridge
Lou Costello
as Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
Charles Laughton
as Capt. William Kidd
Hillary Brooke
as Capt. Bonney
Bill Shirley
as Bruce Martingale
Leif Erickson
as Morgan
Fran Warren
as Lady Jane
Chuck Roberson
as Pirate (uncredited)
Paul Newlan
as Pub Owner (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
as Ugly Pirate (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1952
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationU
GenresComedy, Adventure
Votes32
DirectorCharles Lamont
WritersHoward Dimsdale, John Grant
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAbbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
About Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
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.
Directed by Charles Lamont, Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd leans on a strong ensemble — Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Charles Laughton — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1952.
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