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The Skipper Surprised His Wife
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The Skipper Surprised His Wife

1950-06-29 · 85 min · ★ 5.2

Comedy

A captain tries to keep home as tight as his ship.

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Directors
Elliott Nugent
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert WalkerRobert WalkerCmdr. William J. Lattimer
Joan LeslieJoan LeslieDaphne Lattimer
Edward ArnoldEdward ArnoldAdm. Homer Thorndyke
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonAgnes Thorndyke
Leon AmesLeon AmesDr. Philip Abbott
Jan SterlingJan SterlingRita Rossini
Anthony RossAnthony RossJoe Rossini
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyBrendon Boyd
Kathryn CardKathryn CardThelma Boyd
Tommy MyersTommy Lattimer
Rudy LeeRudy LeeDavey Lattimer
Finnegan WeatherwaxMuscles the Dog
Mae ClarkeMae ClarkeClubwoman (uncredited)
Irene RyanIrene RyanMrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)

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