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Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952)

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Release Date: Dec 27, 1952 Wide

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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

Directed By: Charles Lamont

In Theaters: Dec 27, 1952 Wide

Cast

Bud Abbott
Rocky Stonebridge
Lou Costello
Oliver Puddin' Head Joh...
Charles Laughton
Capt. Kidd
Hillary Brooke
Capt. Bonney
Bill Shirley
Bruce Martingale
Leif Erickson
Morgan
Fran Warren
Lady Jane
Bobby Barber
Man
Rex Lease
Pirate
Sid Saylor
Pirate
Frank Yaconelli
Pirate

Critic Reviews for Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd

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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.

April 21, 2011 Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Combustible Celluloid

The only genuine point of interest is seeing Charles Laughton get his wish to play the buffoon.

September 10, 2010 Full Review Source: Organica News

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Phil Hall

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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

James Higgins

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