Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952)

"It's one big roar, from shore to shore!"Movie
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
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StarringBud AbbottLou CostelloCharles Laughton
DirectorCharles Lamont
WritersHoward Dimsdale
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NR 1 hr 10 minDec 27th, 1952Adventure, Comedy
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 27th, 1952
Movie Budget:$450,000
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Bud Abbott
Production Companies:Woodley Productions Inc.
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd Quotes

Raising Cain on the Bounding Main

Taglines: They're Raising Cain on the BOUNDING MAIN!
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Playful Pirate Expressions

Taglines: Ahoy! Ahowl!
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