The Baby and the Battleship
“It all starts when a sailor's left holding the baby!”
Synopsis
After a quayside mix-up with the Italian family of his fiancée, Able Seaman Knocker White finds himself literally left holding the baby. Unable to return it before his ship sails he enlists the help of best mate Puncher Roberts to smuggle the child aboard. But babies are surprisingly demanding and gradually the whole crew is drawn into helping keep it fed and washed - and undiscovered. Even so, the officers above deck start to puzzle over the increasingly strange happenings on board.
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John Mills
Puncher Roberts
Richard Attenborough
Knocker White
André Morell
Marshal
Bryan Forbes
Prof. Evans
Michael Hordern
Capt. Hugh
Ernest Clark
Cmdr. Geoffrey Digby
Harry Locke
CPO Blades
Michael Howard
Joe
Lionel Jeffries
George
Clifford Mollison
Sails
John Le Mesurier
The Marshal’s Aide
Ferdy Mayne
Interpreter
Kenneth Griffith
Sub-Lieutenant
Gordon Jackson
Harry
Martyn Garrett
The baby
Lisa Gastoni
Maria Vespucci
Norma Donaldson
Dr. Bryce
Thorley Walters
Lt. Setley
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Lewis, Gilbert Hackforth-Jones, Richard De Roy
- Original Title
- The Baby and the Battleship
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- British Lion Film Corporation, Jay Lewis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Lewis
Jay Lewis, Gilbert Hackforth-Jones, Richard De Roy, Anthony Thorne, Bryan Forbes
Harry Waxman
Manuel del Campo
Antony Darnborough
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Lewis
Director
Jay Lewis
Screenplay
Gilbert Hackforth-Jones
Screenplay
Richard De Roy
Screenplay
Antony Darnborough
Producer
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Manuel del Campo
Editor
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What is The Baby and the Battleship about?
After a quayside mix-up with the Italian family of his fiancée, Able Seaman Knocker White finds himself literally left holding the baby. Unable to return it before his ship sails he enlists the help of best mate Puncher Roberts to smuggle the child aboard. But babies are surprisingly demanding and gradually the whole crew is drawn into helping keep it fed and washed - and undiscovered. Even so, the officers above deck start to puzzle over the increasingly strange happenings on board.
Who directed The Baby and the Battleship?
The Baby and the Battleship was directed by Jay Lewis.
Who stars in The Baby and the Battleship?
The principal cast of The Baby and the Battleship includes John Mills, Richard Attenborough, André Morell, Bryan Forbes, Michael Hordern.
When was The Baby and the Battleship released and how long is it?
The Baby and the Battleship was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is The Baby and the Battleship based on a book or true story?
The Baby and the Battleship is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anthony Thorne".