The Captain's Table
“Another Hilarious Comedy From the Author of the Notorious "Doctor in the House" Series!”
Synopsis
A captain is promoted by his company from tramp steamers to their flagship passenger liner. Although he is a thoroughly competent sailor ready to take charge of such a ship, he is less prepared for the social duties his new position involves, not least the way he in which becomes the target for all the unattached women on board.
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John Gregson
Captain Albert Ebbs
Peggy Cummins
Mrs. Judd
Donald Sinden
Chief Officer Shawe-Wilson
Nadia Gray
Mrs. Daphne Porteous
Maurice Denham
Major Broster
Richard Wattis
Chief Purser Herbert Prittlewell
Reginald Beckwith
"Tiny" Burtweed
Lionel Murton
Bernie Floate
Bill Kerr
Bill Coke
Nicholas Phipps
Reddish
Joan Sims
Maude Pritchett
Miles Malleson
Canon Swingler
John Le Mesurier
Sir Angus
James Hayter
Chief Engineer Earnshaw
June Jago
Gwenny Coke
Nora Nicholson
Mrs. Lomax
John Warner
Henry Lomax
Harry Locke
Arthur Hole
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Phipps, John Whiting
- Original Score
- Frank Cordell
- Original Title
- The Captain's Table
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Lee
Nicholas Phipps, John Whiting, Bryan Forbes
Frank Cordell
Christopher Challis
Frederick Wilson
Joseph Janni
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Forbes
Writer
Jack Lee
Director
Nicholas Phipps
Screenplay
Joan Ellacott
Costume Design
Christopher Challis
Director of Photography
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Frank Cordell
Original Music Composer
John Whiting
Screenplay
Joseph Janni
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captain's Table
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What is The Captain's Table about?
A captain is promoted by his company from tramp steamers to their flagship passenger liner. Although he is a thoroughly competent sailor ready to take charge of such a ship, he is less prepared for the social duties his new position involves, not least the way he in which becomes the target for all the unattached women on board.
Who directed The Captain's Table?
The Captain's Table was directed by Jack Lee.
Who stars in The Captain's Table?
The principal cast of The Captain's Table includes John Gregson, Peggy Cummins, Donald Sinden, Nadia Gray, Maurice Denham.
When was The Captain's Table released and how long is it?
The Captain's Table was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Captain's Table?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Captain's Table was composed by Frank Cordell.