Windbag the Sailor
Synopsis
Will Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him out when he is co-erced into commanding an unseaworthy ship by an unscrupulous shipping agent who means to have it wrecked. This was the first film to couple Will Hay with both Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.
Top Cast
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Will Hay
Captain Ben Cutlet
Moore Marriott
Jeremiah Harbottle
Graham Moffatt
Albert
Norma Varden
Olivia Potter-Porter
Kenneth Warrington
Yates
Dennis Wyndham
Maryatt
Amy Veness
Emma Harbottle
Peter Gawthorne
Bit Role (uncredited)
George Merritt
Officer on Yacht
Charles Rolfe
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Leonard Sharp
Crew Member
Harry Terry
Crew Member
Percy Walsh
Captain of the 'Rob Roy'
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Beaudine
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Stevenson, Leslie Arliss
- Original Title
- Windbag the Sailor
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures, Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Beaudine
Robert Stevenson, Leslie Arliss
Department Leadership Roster
William Beaudine
Director
Robert Stevenson
Writer
Leslie Arliss
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Windbag the Sailor
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What is Windbag the Sailor about?
Will Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him out when he is co-erced into commanding an unseaworthy ship by an unscrupulous shipping agent who means to have it wrecked. This was the first film to couple Will Hay with both Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.
Who directed Windbag the Sailor?
Windbag the Sailor was directed by William Beaudine.
Who stars in Windbag the Sailor?
The principal cast of Windbag the Sailor includes Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Norma Varden, Kenneth Warrington.
When was Windbag the Sailor released and how long is it?
Windbag the Sailor was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Windbag the Sailor?
Windbag the Sailor holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).