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The 'Maggie'
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The 'Maggie'

1954-02-25 · 92 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy

The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a broken-down old 'puffer' boat tricks an American tycoon into paying him to transport his personal cargo. When the tycoon learns of the trick, he attempts to track down the boat and remove his possessions.

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Directors
Alexander Mackendrick
Production companies
Ealing Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul DouglasPaul DouglasCalvin B. Marshall, the American
Alex MackenzieCaptain McTaggart, the Skipper
James CopelandJames CopelandThe Mate
Abe BarkerThe Engineer
Tommy KearinsDoogie, the Wee Boy
Hubert GreggHubert GreggPusey
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenCampbell
Dorothy AlisonDorothy AlisonMiss Peters
Andrew KeirAndrew KeirThe Reporter
Meg BuchananSarah
Mark DignamMark DignamThe Laird
Jameson ClarkJameson ClarkDirty Dan
Moultrie KelsallMoultrie KelsallC.S.S. Skipper
Fiona ClyneSheena
Sheila Shand GibbsBarmaid
Betty HendersonCampbell's Secretary
Russell WatersRussell WatersHailing Officer
Duncan MacintyreHailing Officer
Roddy McMillanRoddy McMillanInverkerran Driver
Jack MacguireHighland Innkeeper

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