Comedy · United Kingdom · 1959 · 1h 30m

The Captain's Table

Director

Cast

John Gregson as Captain Albert Ebbs Peggy Cummins as Mrs. Judd Donald Sinden as Chief Officer Shawe-Wilson Nadia Gray as Mrs. Daphne Porteous Maurice Denham as Major Broster Richard Wattis as Chief Purser Herbert Prittlewell

Crew

Christopher Challis — Director of Photography Frederick Wilson — Editor Frank Cordell — Original Music Composer Nicholas Phipps — Screenplay John Whiting — Screenplay Bryan Forbes — Writer

Tagline

Another Hilarious Comedy From the Author of the Notorious "Doctor in the House" Series!

Synopsis

A captain is promoted by his company from tramp steamers to their flagship passenger liner. Although he is a thoroughly competent sailor ready to take charge of such a ship, he is less prepared for the social duties his new position involves, not least the way he in which becomes the target for all the unattached women on board.

Mood & Themes

ocean liner

Key Collaborators

Jack Lee Director Christopher Challis Director of Photography Frederick Wilson Editor Frank Cordell Original Music Composer Nicholas Phipps Screenplay John Whiting Screenplay Bryan Forbes Writer Joseph Janni Producer Joan Ellacott Costume Design

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