Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
“It's one big roar, from shore to shore!”
Synopsis
Two hapless waiters in a tavern on the Spanish Main play cupid between aristocratic Lady Jane and tavern co-worker Bruce Martindale, but the two bumpkins mix-up a love letter with Captain Kidd's treasure map of Skull Island, leading to them being kidnapped and taken off to the notorious pirate's island.
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-05
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Rocky Stonebridge
Lou Costello
Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
Charles Laughton
Capt. William Kidd
Hillary Brooke
Capt. Bonney
Bill Shirley
Bruce Martingale
Leif Erickson
Morgan
Fran Warren
Lady Jane
Chuck Roberson
Pirate (uncredited)
Paul Newlan
Pub Owner (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Ugly Pirate (uncredited)
Joe Kirk
Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
Suzanne Ridgway
Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$450K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Dimsdale, John Grant
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Budget
- $450K
- Production Studios
- Woodley Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Howard Dimsdale, John Grant
Raoul Kraushaar
Stanley Cortez
Edward Mann
Bud Abbott, Alex Gottlieb
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Howard Dimsdale
Writer
John Grant
Writer
Alex Gottlieb
Producer
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Edward Mann
Editor
Albert Deano
Costume Design
Maria P. Donovan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
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What is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd about?
Two hapless waiters in a tavern on the Spanish Main play cupid between aristocratic Lady Jane and tavern co-worker Bruce Martindale, but the two bumpkins mix-up a love letter with Captain Kidd's treasure map of Skull Island, leading to them being kidnapped and taken off to the notorious pirate's island.
Who directed Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
The principal cast of Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Charles Laughton, Hillary Brooke, Bill Shirley.
When was Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd released and how long is it?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).