Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

Overview

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.

Directed by Charles Lamont

Top cast

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)

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