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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952)

Poster for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

It's one big roar, from shore to shore!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Charles Lamont
  • Profile picture of Bud Abbott
    Rocky Stonebridge Bud Abbott
  • Profile picture of Lou Costello
    Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill Lou Costello
  • Profile picture of Charles Laughton
    Capt. William Kidd Charles Laughton
  • Profile picture of Hillary Brooke
    Capt. Bonney Hillary Brooke
  • Profile picture of Bill Shirley
    Bruce Martingale Bill Shirley
  • Profile picture of Leif Erickson
    Morgan Leif Erickson
  • Profile picture of Fran Warren
    Lady Jane Fran Warren
  • Profile picture of Chuck Roberson
    Pirate (uncredited) Chuck Roberson

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Keywords

  • pirate
  • pirate ship
  • captain kidd
  • 17th century