The Captain’s Table (1959): Cast & Plot
The Captain’s Table is a 1959 comedy directed by Jack Lee, starring John Gregson as Capt. Albert Ebbs, Maurice Denham and Oliver Reed. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Jack Lee
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Rank Organisation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Captain’s Table About?
The premise of The Captain’s Table without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A comedy by the creator of the famed Doctor in the House series follows a seasoned captain promoted from modest tramp steamers to the company's flagship passenger liner. Though fully competent at sea, he is unprepared for the glamorous social duties aboard, becoming the object of desire for every unattached woman on the ship.
The Captain’s Table Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- ship captain
- flirting
- fish out of water
- culture clash
- cruise ship
- based on novel
- character name in title
The Captain’s Table Cast & Characters
John Gregson leads the cast as Capt. Albert Ebbs, with Maurice Denham as Major Broster and Oliver Reed as Suntanning Passenger (uncredited). Directed by Jack Lee; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jack Lee
- John Gregson as Capt. Albert Ebbs
- Maurice Denham as Major Broster
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Oliver Reed as Suntanning Passenger (uncredited) - John Le Mesurier as Sir Angus
Also Starring in The Captain’s Table
· 9 more- Joan Sims Maude Pritchett
- Miles Malleson Canon Swingler
- Richard Wattis Prittlewell
- James Hayter Earnshaw
- Reginald Beckwith Burtweed
- Donald Sinden Shawe-Wilson
- Bill Kerr Bill Coke
- Peggy Cummins Mrs. Judd
- Heather Downham Girl in Sports Car
More from Jack Lee
More films directed by Jack Lee: Circle of Deception, Robbery Under Arms, A Town Like Alice and Turn the Key Softly.
The Captain’s Table Plot Summary
What happens in The Captain’s Table from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Captain Albert Ebbs, [John Gregson], a seasoned seaman who has spent his entire career with the South Star line, finally receives a temporary command assignment on the ocean liner SS Queen Adelaide, sailing from London to Sydney. This is a step up in prestige, but it also drags him into a social world he hasn’t learned to navigate. On a ship that doubles as a floating social arena, Ebbs must manage far more than weather, navigation, or cargo: he must preside at the captain’s table, host cocktail parties, judge beauty contests, and share dances with the many lady passengers who look to him for etiquette, charm, and a courteous smile.
Full summary
The whole story of The Captain’s Table, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Captain’s Table?
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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What is the name of the ocean liner Captain Albert Ebbs is given temporary command of?
The Captain’s Table Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Shenanigans” and “Der Luxus-Käpt'n”.
- Also known as
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- Shenanigans
- Der Luxus-Käpt'n
- Sotto coperta con il capitano
- Camarotes Indiscretos
- 碧海春色
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Movies Like The Captain’s Table
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Captain Hates the Sea, The Captain Is a Lady and Doctor at Sea.
The Captain’s Table FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Captain’s Table, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Captain’s Table?
The Captain’s Table runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Captain’s Table released?
The Captain’s Table was released on January 6, 1959.
Who directed The Captain’s Table?
The Captain’s Table was directed by Jack Lee.
More films by Jack Lee Who is in the cast of The Captain’s Table?
The Captain’s Table stars John Gregson as Capt. Albert Ebbs, Maurice Denham as Major Broster and Oliver Reed as Suntanning Passenger (uncredited), among 13 credited actors.
Does The Captain’s Table have a post-credit scene?
No. The Captain’s Table has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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