Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
1952 · Movie · 70 min · ★ 6.0
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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Details
- Years
- 1952
- Release date
- 1952-12-27
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 70 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (31 votes)
Themes
- musical
- pirate
- pirate ship
- captain kidd
- 17th century
- supercinecolor
Cast & crew
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)
Directed by Charles Lamont