Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd
1952, English. Directed by Charles Lamont.
It's one big roar, from shore to shore!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charles LamontDirector
- Bud AbbottRocky Stonebridge
- Lou CostelloCaptain 'Puddin' head' Feathergill
- Charles LaughtonCapt. William Kidd
- Hillary BrookeCapt. Bonney
- Bill ShirleyBruce Martingale
- Leif EricksonMorgan
- Fran WarrenLady Jane
- Chuck RobersonPirate (uncredited)
- Paul NewlanPub Owner (uncredited)
- Harry WilsonUgly Pirate (uncredited)
- Joe KirkFlirtatious Pirate (uncredited)
- Suzanne RidgwayPretty Maiden in Pub (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 December 1952
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Howard Dimsdale, John Grant
- Budget
- $450K
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How long is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Does Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd on?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
If you liked Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd, try The Pirate, The Princess and the Pirate, Road to Rio.
Who directed Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd?
Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) was directed by Charles Lamont and stars Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Charles Laughton.