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About
The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a broken-down old 'puffer' boat tricks an American tycoon into paying him to transport his personal cargo. When the tycoon learns of the trick, he attempts to track down the boat and remove his possessions.
Theatrical
Aug 29, 1954
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Music
Studio
Ealing Studios
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Cast
Full credits →P
Paul Douglas
Calvin B. Marshall, the American
A
Alex Mackenzie
Captain McTaggart, the Skipper
J
James Copeland
The Mate
A
Abe Barker
The Engineer
H
Hubert Gregg
Pusey
G
Geoffrey Keen
Campbell
D
Dorothy Alison
Miss Peters
A
Andrew Keir
The Reporter
M
Meg Buchanan
Sarah
M
Mark Dignam
The Laird
J
Jameson Clark
Dirty Dan
M
Moultrie Kelsall
C.S.S. Skipper
S
Sheila Shand Gibbs
Barmaid
B
Betty Henderson
Campbell's Secretary
R
Russell Waters
Hailing Officer
R
Roddy McMillan
Inverkerran Driver
J
John Rae
The Constable
J
Jack Stewart
Skipper
E
Eric Woodburn
Skipper
A
Andrew Downie
Aircraft Pilot
