Comedy ·Music ·Adventure · United States of America · 1952 · 1h 10m

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd poster
Director
Charles Lamont
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
Crew
Stanley Cortez — Director of Photography Edward Mann — Editor Raoul Kraushaar — Original Music Composer John Grant — Writer Howard Dimsdale — Writer Alex Gottlieb — Producer
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
piratepirate shipcaptain kidd17th centurysupercinecolor
Key Collaborators
Charles Lamont Director Stanley Cortez Director of Photography Edward Mann Editor Raoul Kraushaar Original Music Composer John Grant Writer Howard Dimsdale Writer Alex Gottlieb Producer Albert Deano Costume Design Maria P. Donovan Costume Design
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