Release Date: Dec 27, 1952 Wide
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Average Rating: 3.3/5
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Though out of favor with many Abbott and Costello buffs, Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd is actually a lot of fun, so long as the viewer parks logic and dignity at the door. Captain Kidd is played by no less than Charles Laughton, who reportedly agreed to sign up for this film because he wanted to learn how to perform a comedy double-take. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello are cast as Rocky and Puddn'head, waiters at a pirate hangout on the island of Tortuga. Entrusted with a love letter written
Unrated, 1 hr. 10 min.
Action & Adventure, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
Dec 27, 1952 Wide
All Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (1) | DVD (2)
Overall, the big production seems to keep the comedy team on their toes, and, while this never reaches the highs of their best films, it also feels a lot less lazy than their worst efforts.
The only genuine point of interest is seeing Charles Laughton get his wish to play the buffoon.
AVERAGE ABBOTT AND COSTELLO FILM, MADE WATCHABLE BY THE PRESENCE OF CHARLES LAUGHTON WHO DOES A GREAT JOB AGAIN AS CAPTAIN KID. OTHERWISE VERY ROUTINE.
August 3, 2005
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