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The Captain's Table

The Captain's Table

The Captain's Table

Another Hilarious Comedy From the Author of the Notorious "Doctor in the House" Series!

1959•1h 30m•

★6.0(6 ratings)

Comedy

Overview

A captain is promoted by his company from tramp steamers to their flagship passenger liner. Although he is a thoroughly competent sailor ready to take charge of such a ship, he is less prepared for the social duties his new position involves, not least the way he in which becomes the target for all the unattached women on board.

Director

Writers

Bryan Forbes, John Whiting, Nicholas Phipps

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Main Cast

John Gregson

John Gregson

Captain Albert Ebbs

Peggy Cummins

Peggy Cummins

Mrs. Judd

Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

Chief Officer Shawe-Wilson

Nadia Gray

Nadia Gray

Mrs. Daphne Porteous

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Major Broster

Richard Wattis

Richard Wattis

Chief Purser Herbert Prittlewell

Reginald Beckwith

Reginald Beckwith

"Tiny" Burtweed

Lionel Murton

Lionel Murton

Bernie Floate

Bill Kerr

Bill Kerr

Bill Coke

Nicholas Phipps

Nicholas Phipps

Reddish

Joan Sims

Joan Sims

Maude Pritchett

Miles Malleson

Miles Malleson

Canon Swingler

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Jack Lee
Assistant Director: Stanley Hosgood

Writing

Writer: Bryan Forbes
Screenplay: John Whiting
Screenplay: Nicholas Phipps

Production

Producer: Joseph Janni
Production Manager: Peter Manley

Music & Sound

Sound Editor: Arthur Ridout
Original Music Composer: Frank Cordell

Cinematography

Camera Operator: Dudley Lovell
Director of Photography: Christopher Challis

Editing

Editor: Frederick Wilson

Art Direction

Art Direction: Michael Stringer

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Joan Ellacott
Hairstylist: Stella Rivers
Makeup Artist: George Blackler

Keywords

ocean liner

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Another Hilarious Comedy From the Author of the Notorious "Doctor in the House" Series!"

#2

The runtime is 90 minutes (1h 30m).

#3

The film was directed by Jack Lee.

#4

The screenplay was written by Bryan Forbes and John Whiting.

#5

The score was composed by Frank Cordell.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Christopher Challis.

#7

The film features a large ensemble cast of over 69 credited actors.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0052672.

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Rating

6.0/10

Average

6 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

The Captain's Table

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Production Companies:

The Rank Organisation