Captain Bay-Bay
Käpt'n Bay-Bay
Synopsis
The story centers on the charismatic sea captain Käpt'n Bay-Bay, portrayed by Hans Albers, who on his wedding day shares tales of his seafaring exploits with his wedding guests after an unexpected delay in the ceremony. The narrative employs a framing device where the captain, waiting at a tavern near the church, recounts through flashbacks his previous romantic misadventures and adventurous encounters at sea, blending humor, music, and exotic locales. These retrospective stories highlight his roguish charm and the obstacles that have shaped his life, all while the present-day celebration unfolds.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Helmut Käutner
- Screenplay & Story
- Fritz Grasshoff, Helmut Käutner, Iwa Wanja
- Original Score
- Norbert Schultze
- Original Title
- Käpt'n Bay-Bay
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Meteor Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Helmut Käutner
Fritz Grasshoff, Helmut Käutner, Iwa Wanja
Norbert Schultze
Department Leadership Roster
Helmut Käutner
Director
Fritz Grasshoff
Writer
Helmut Käutner
Writer
Iwa Wanja
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Bay-Bay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Bay-Bay about?
The story centers on the charismatic sea captain Käpt'n Bay-Bay, portrayed by Hans Albers, who on his wedding day shares tales of his seafaring exploits with his wedding guests after an unexpected delay in the ceremony. The narrative employs a framing device where the captain, waiting at a tavern near the church, recounts through flashbacks his previous romantic misadventures and adventurous encounters at sea, blending humor, music, and exotic locales. These retrospective stories highlight his roguish charm and the obstacles that have shaped his life, all while the present-day celebration unfolds.
Who directed Captain Bay-Bay?
Captain Bay-Bay was directed by Helmut Käutner.
Who stars in Captain Bay-Bay?
The principal cast of Captain Bay-Bay includes Hans Albers, Bum Krüger, Lotte Koch, Renate Mannhardt, Angèle Durand.
When was Captain Bay-Bay released and how long is it?
Captain Bay-Bay was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Bay-Bay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Bay-Bay was composed by Norbert Schultze.