The ‘Maggie’ (1954): Cast & Plot
The ‘Maggie’ is a 1954 comedy directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Paul Douglas as Calvin B. Marshall, the American, Alex Mackenzie and Hubert Gregg. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ealing Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The ‘Maggie’ About?
The premise of The ‘Maggie’ without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A destitute, aging Scottish skipper who runs a dilapidated puffer‑boat uses his wits to con a wealthy American tycoon into paying for transport of the tycoon’s private cargo, hoping the scheme will cover his overdue debts. After discovering the fraud, the tycoon sets out to locate the boat and reclaim his belongings.
The ‘Maggie’ Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- american
- cargo
- boat
- ship
- airplane
- engine
- american in scotland
- rural scotland
- glasgow scotland
- ship captain
- poaching
- highland fling
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- fog
- crew
- centenarian
- canal
- 100th birthday
The ‘Maggie’ Cast & Characters
Paul Douglas leads the cast as Calvin B. Marshall, the American, with Alex Mackenzie as Captain McTaggart, the Skipper and Hubert Gregg as Pusey. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick; 31 actors are credited in all.
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Director Alexander Mackendrick
- Paul Douglas as Calvin B. Marshall, the American
- Alex Mackenzie as Captain McTaggart, the Skipper
- Hubert Gregg as Pusey
- Mark Dignam as The Laird
Also Starring in The ‘Maggie’
· 27 more- Tommy Kearins Doogie, the Wee Boy
- Geoffrey Keen Campbell
- Russell Waters Hailing Officer
- Andrew Keir The Reporter
- Moultrie Kelsall C.S.S. Skipper
- John Rae The Constable
- David Cameron Hired Car Driver
- Jack Stewart Skipper
- Dorothy Alison Miss Peters
- Jameson Clark Dirty Dan
- Roddy McMillan Inverkerran Driver
- Eric Woodburn Skipper
- James Copeland The Mate
- Andrew Downie Aircraft Pilot
- Sheila Shand Gibbs Barmaid
- Betty Henderson Campbell's Secretary
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- Abe Barker The Engineer
- Herbert Cameron Gillie
- Meg Buchanan Sarah
- Fiona Clyne Sheena
- Duncan Macintyre Hailing Officer
- Jack Macguire Highland Innkeeper
- Douglas Robin Inspector
- R. B. Wharrie Inspector
- Catherine Fletcher Postmistress
- William Crichton Harbour Master
- Gilbert Stevenson Davy MacDougall
More from Alexander Mackendrick
More films directed by Alexander Mackendrick, best-rated first: The Ladykillers, Sweet Smell of Success (re-release), Don’t Make Waves and A High Wind in Jamaica.
The ‘Maggie’ Plot Summary
What happens in The ‘Maggie’ from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Maggie is an aging Clyde puffer, a small, coal-fired cargo boat that plies the Scottish coast with stubborn reliability, carrying stubborn hope as much as freight. Peter MacTaggart, Alex Mackenzie, her rascal of a captain, shoulders a pressing debt—£300—to repair the boat’s plates and renew its loading licence, a financial pinch that shapes every decision aboard.
Full summary
The whole story of The ‘Maggie’, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The ‘Maggie’?
9 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 type of vessel is the Maggie?
The ‘Maggie’ Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “High and Dry” and “Maggie på drift”.
- Also known as
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- High and Dry
- Maggie på drift
- La bella Maggie
- 孤立无援
- 더 매기
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Captain’s Paradise, Whisky Galore! and The Flying Scot.
The ‘Maggie’ FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The ‘Maggie’, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The ‘Maggie’?
The ‘Maggie’ runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The ‘Maggie’ released?
The ‘Maggie’ was released on February 25, 1954.
Who directed The ‘Maggie’?
The ‘Maggie’ was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
More films by Alexander Mackendrick Who is in the cast of The ‘Maggie’?
The ‘Maggie’ stars Paul Douglas as Calvin B. Marshall, the American, Alex Mackenzie as Captain McTaggart, the Skipper and Hubert Gregg as Pusey, among 31 credited actors.
Does The ‘Maggie’ have a post-credit scene?
No. The ‘Maggie’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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