Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) - film review
Charles Lamont
Comedy / Musical / Adventure
Summary
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd is an American adventure film first released in 1952,
directed by Charles Lamont.
The film stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Charles Laughton, Hillary Brooke and Fran Warren.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Charles Lamont
- Script: Howard Dimsdale, John Grant
- Photo: Stanley Cortez
- Music: Raoul Kraushaar
- Cast: Bud Abbott (Rocky Stonebridge), Lou Costello (Captain ’Puddin’ head’ Feathergill), Charles Laughton (Capt. William Kidd), Hillary Brooke (Capt. Bonney), Fran Warren (Lady Jane), Bill Shirley (Bruce Martingale), Leif Erickson (Morgan), Lester Dorr (Waiter at Pub), Joe Kirk (Flirtatious Pirate), Rex Lease (Waiter at Pub with Black Eye), Leonard Mudie (Capt. Bonney’s First Mate), Paul Newlan (Pub Owner), Milicent Patrick (Tavern Wench), Suzanne Ridgeway (Pretty Maiden in Pub), Syd Saylor (Waiter at Pub), Harry Wilson (Pirate), Frank Yaconelli (Water at Pub)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 70 min
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