Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
It's one big roar, from shore to shore!
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12/27/1952Runtime
70 minsOverview
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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EnglishBudget
$450,000Revenue
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A breezy, comedic romp where two bumbling waiters stumble into pirate adventure, full of slapstick mishaps and musical numbers. It's pure entertainment designed to amuse rather than thrill.
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Bud Abbott
Rocky Stonebridge
Lou Costello
Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
Charles Laughton
Capt. William Kidd
Hillary Brooke
Capt. Bonney
Bill Shirley
Bruce Martingale
Leif Erickson
Morgan
Fran Warren
Lady Jane
Chuck Roberson
Pirate (uncredited)
Paul Newlan
Pub Owner (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Ugly Pirate (uncredited)
Joe Kirk
Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgway
Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)
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