The Baby and the Battleship (1956): Cast & Plot
The Baby and the Battleship is a 1956 comedy directed by Jay Lewis, starring Richard Attenborough as Knocker White, Chris Adcock and John Mills. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
English What Is The Baby and the Battleship About?
The premise of The Baby and the Battleship without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a mix‑up with his fiancée’s Italian family, Able Seaman Knocker White ends up with a baby he can’t return before the ship departs. He and his mate Puncher Roberts hide the infant aboard, and the demanding child soon draws the whole crew into secret care. Meanwhile, the officers grow curious about the odd goings‑on below deck.
The Baby and the Battleship Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- baby
- sailor
- navy
- based on novel
The Baby and the Battleship Cast & Characters
Richard Attenborough leads the cast as Knocker White, with Chris Adcock as Seaman and John Mills as Puncher Roberts. Directed by Jay Lewis; 54 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jay Lewis
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Richard Attenborough as Knocker White - Chris Adcock as Seaman
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John Mills as Puncher Roberts -
Michael Hordern as Capt. Hugh
Also Starring in The Baby and the Battleship
· 50 more- Gordon Jackson Harry
- Lionel Jeffries George
- Duncan Lamont Master-at-Arms
- Ernest Clark Cmdr. Geoffrey Digby
- Barry Foster First Sailor at Dance
- Cyril Raymond P.M.O.
- Sam Kydd Chief Steward
- John Le Mesurier The Marshal’s Aide
- Ferdy Mayne Interpreter
- Kenneth Griffith Sub-Lieutenant
- Thorley Walters Lt. Setley
- Patrick Allen Mate
- Harry Locke CPO Blades
- André Morell Marshal
- Bryan Forbes Prof. Evans
- Lisa Gastoni Maria Vespucci
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- Vincent Ball Second Sailor at Dance
- Martin Miller Paolo Vespucci
- Vincent Barbi Second Vespucci Brother
- Patrick Cargill Navigation Officer
- Robert Ayres American Captain
- Yvonne Romain Italian Girl
- Charles Lucia Rick
- Carlo Giustini First Vespucci Brother
- Harold Siddons Whiskers
- Fred Machon Officer
- John Forbes-Robertson Gunnery Officer
- Michael Howard Joe
- Roy Purcell Officer of the Watch
- Dan Cressey Officer
- Colin McKenzie Officer in Plotting Room
- D.A. Clarke-Smith The Admiral
- Fred Nicholas Officer
- Leigh Christian Marilyn
- Brandon Jones Bobby
- Norma Donaldson Dr. Bryce
- Clifford Mollison Sails
- Lori Lethin
- Tony Castleton Seaman
- Judith Penrod Chariene
- Vittorio Vittori Third Vespucci Brother
- Niles McMaster Derek
- Rebecca Birken Ginny
- Michael Dear S.B.A. Nightingale
- Harrigan Logan
- Martyn Garrett The baby
- Aza Caralova Lady at Dance
- Jacinta Dicks Mama Vespucci
- Jim Henderson Bartender
- Marc Sheldon Executive Officer
More from Jay Lewis
More films directed by Jay Lewis: A Home of Your Own and Live Now - Pay Later.
The Baby and the Battleship Plot Summary
What happens in The Baby and the Battleship 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 leave in Naples, a group of Royal Navy sailors visits their old friend, Knocker White Richard Attenborough, a baker who is proudly showing off his huge brood—twelve daughters and, to his great relief, a newborn son. To allow one of the daughters to go out that evening, the sailors are asked to bring the infant along to an outdoor dance, a ritual that sets the stage for a night of mischief and camaraderie.
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What is the name of the baker who has twelve daughters and a newborn son?
The Baby and the Battleship Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Das Baby auf dem Schlachtschiff” and “Le Bébé et le Cuirassé”.
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- Das Baby auf dem Schlachtschiff
- Le Bébé et le Cuirassé
- 战舰育婴记
- Dítě a bitevní loď
- Un bebeluș la bord
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The Baby and the Battleship FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Baby and the Battleship, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Baby and the Battleship?
The Baby and the Battleship runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Baby and the Battleship released?
The Baby and the Battleship was released on June 1, 1956.
Who directed The Baby and the Battleship?
The Baby and the Battleship was directed by Jay Lewis.
More films by Jay Lewis Who is in the cast of The Baby and the Battleship?
The Baby and the Battleship stars Richard Attenborough as Knocker White, Chris Adcock as Seaman and John Mills as Puncher Roberts, among 54 credited actors.
Does The Baby and the Battleship have a post-credit scene?
No. The Baby and the Battleship has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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