Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952): Cast & Plot
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd is a 1952 music comedy directed by Charles Lamont, starring Charles Laughton as Capt. William Kidd, Fran Warren and Bud Abbott. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Woodley Productions Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd About?
The premise of Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two bumbling waiters at a Spanish Main tavern try to set up aristocratic Lady Jane with co‑worker Bruce Martindale. Their plan backfires when they mistake a love letter for Captain Kidd’s treasure map of Skull Island. The error gets them kidnapped by pirates and taken to the infamous Captain Kidd’s island, sparking a chaotic adventure.
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- singer
- onion peeling
- reprisal
- retribution
- redemption
- tortuga
- ruse
- romantic rivalry
- roast pig
- negotiation
- f rated
- kiss
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- palm tree
- parody comedy
- captain kidd character
- song
- abbott and costello
- treasure
- shanghaied
- love letter
- pirate
- running gag
- sight gag
- manacles
- pirate captain
- singing
- parody
- performer name in title
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Cast & Characters
Charles Laughton leads the cast as Capt. William Kidd, with Fran Warren as Lady Jane and Bud Abbott as Rocky Stonebridge. Directed by Charles Lamont; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Lamont
- Charles Laughton as Capt. William Kidd
- Fran Warren as Lady Jane
- Bud Abbott as Rocky Stonebridge
- Bill Shirley as Bruce Martingale
Also Starring in Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
· 8 more- Hillary Brooke Capt. Bonney
- Harry Wilson Ugly Pirate (uncredited)
- Suzanne Ridgway Pretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)
- Chuck Roberson Pirate (uncredited)
- Leif Erickson Morgan
- Lou Costello Captain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
- Paul Newlan Pub Owner (uncredited)
- Joe Kirk Flirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
More from Charles Lamont
More films directed by Charles Lamont: The Kettles in the Ozarks, Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy, Abbott and Costello Meet the Keystone Kops and Ma and Pa Kettle at Home.
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Plot Summary
What happens in Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On their way to their shifts at the Death’s Head Tavern, Oliver “Puddin’ Head” Johnson and Rocky Stonebridge cross paths with Lady Jane, who asks them to deliver a love note to the tavern singer, Bruce Martingale. What starts as a routine errand quickly draws them into a larger web of danger and ambition, setting the stage for a voyage that intertwines loyalty, deception, and the lure of a hidden fortune.
Full summary
The whole story of Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd, scene by scene
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Where did Captain Kidd hide the treasure he amassed from his raids?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Piraten wider Willen” and “Tollkühne Piraten”.
- Also known as
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- Piraten wider Willen
- Tollkühne Piraten
- Abbott und Costello unter Piraten
- Abbott und Costello als Piraten wider Willen
- Абот и Костело упознају Капетана Кида
- Les Joyeux Pirates
- Abbott y Costello contra el Capitán Kidd
- Abbott y Costello: Conozcan al Capitán Kidd
- 两傻寻宝记
- ابوت و کاستلو با کاپیتان کید ملاقات میکنند
- Kidd il pirata
- 凸凹海賊船
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- Ебботт і Костелло зустрічають капітана Кідда
- Sjörövare är vi allihopa
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd released?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd was released on December 27, 1952.
Who directed Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd was directed by Charles Lamont.
More films by Charles Lamont Who is in the cast of Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd stars Charles Laughton as Capt. William Kidd, Fran Warren as Lady Jane and Bud Abbott as Rocky Stonebridge, among 12 credited actors.
Does Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd have a post-credit scene?
No. Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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