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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

1952-12-27 · 70 min · ★ 6.0

Comedy · Adventure

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.

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Directors
Charles Lamont
Production companies
Woodley Productions Inc.
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 450,000

Top Cast

Bud AbbottBud AbbottRocky Stonebridge
Lou CostelloLou CostelloCaptain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
Charles LaughtonCharles LaughtonCapt. William Kidd
Hillary BrookeHillary BrookeCapt. Bonney
Bill ShirleyBill ShirleyBruce Martingale
Leif EricksonLeif EricksonMorgan
Fran WarrenFran WarrenLady Jane
Chuck RobersonChuck RobersonPirate (uncredited)
Paul NewlanPaul NewlanPub Owner (uncredited)
Harry WilsonHarry WilsonUgly Pirate (uncredited)
Joe KirkJoe KirkFlirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwayPretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)

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