Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952)

Name: Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
Genre: Comedy, Music, Adventure
Released: 1952
Duration: 70 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Charles Laughton, Hillary Brooke, Bill Shirley

1h 10m United States of America

Comedy Music Adventure

Plot

Two bumbling waiters at a tavern on the Spanish Main inadvertently become matchmakers for the noble Lady Jane and their colleague Bruce Martindale. Their mischief takes a turn when they accidentally swap a love letter with a treasure map belonging to the notorious Captain Kidd. This blunder lands them in a world of trouble as they’re kidnapped and whisked away to Skull Island, home to the infamous pirate. Chaos ensues as the duo navigates their unexpected adventure, all while trying to resolve the romantic entanglements they’ve created.

Cast

Bud Abbott Lou Costello Charles Laughton Hillary Brooke Bill Shirley Leif Erickson Fran Warren Chuck Roberson Paul Newlan Harry Wilson Joe Kirk Suzanne Ridgway