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Barnacle Bill

1941-04-07 · 90 min · ★ 7.8

Comedy · Drama

A fishing boat captain searches for romance in hopes of improving his financial picture.

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Directors
Richard Thorpe
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Wallace BeeryWallace BeeryBill Johansen
Marjorie MainMarjorie MainMarge Cavendish
Virginia WeidlerVirginia WeidlerVirginia Johansen
Leo CarrilloLeo CarrilloPico
Donald MeekDonald Meek"Pop" Cavendish
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLaneJohn Kelly
Connie GilchristConnie GilchristMamie
Sara HadenSara HadenAunt Letty
Charles LaneCharles LaneAuctioneer

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