Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd(1952)
It's one big roar, from shore to shore!
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Synopsis
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.
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) is a comedy and adventure film directed by Charles Lamont, released on December 27, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Charles Laughton and Hillary Brooke. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Lamont
- Writers:
- John Grant, Howard Dimsdale
- Producers:
- Alex Gottlieb
- Cinematographer:
- Stanley Cortez
- Composer:
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Production:
- Woodley Productions Inc.
- Budget:
- $450,000
- Status:
- Released
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bud Abbott
as Rocky Stonebridge
Lou Costello
as Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
Charles Laughton
as Capt. William Kidd
Hillary Brooke
as Capt. Bonney
Bill Shirley
as Bruce Martingale
Leif Erickson
as Morgan
Fran Warren
as Lady Jane
Chuck Roberson
as Pirate (uncredited)
Paul Newlan
as Pub Owner (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
as Ugly Pirate (uncredited)
Joe Kirk
as Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgway
as Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Charles Lamont, written by John Grant and Howard Dimsdale, produced by Alex Gottlieb.
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 32 ratings.
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd online?
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and Artiflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
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The main cast of Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Charles Laughton, Hillary Brooke and Bill Shirley. The film was directed by Charles Lamont. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd released?
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd was released on December 27, 1952 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd worth watching?
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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