The Captain's Table (1959)
Another Hilarious Comedy From the Author of the Notorious "Doctor in the House" Series!
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: Jack Lee
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: January 6, 1959
Cast
- John Gregson - Captain Albert Ebbs
- Peggy Cummins - Mrs. Judd
- Donald Sinden - Chief Officer Shawe-Wilson
- Nadia Gray - Mrs. Daphne Porteous
- Maurice Denham - Major Broster
- Richard Wattis - Chief Purser Herbert Prittlewell
- Reginald Beckwith - "Tiny" Burtweed
- Lionel Murton - Bernie Floate
- Bill Kerr - Bill Coke
- Nicholas Phipps - Reddish
Screenplay
- Bryan Forbes
- John Whiting (Screenplay)
- Nicholas Phipps (Screenplay)
Music: Frank Cordell
Cinematography: Christopher Challis
Editing: Frederick Wilson
Production: The Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
ocean liner
More Films by Director: Jack Lee
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Captain's Table about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Captain's Table?
- The Captain's Table was directed by Jack Lee.
- Who stars in The Captain's Table?
- The Captain's Table stars John Gregson, Peggy Cummins, Donald Sinden, Nadia Gray, Maurice Denham, Richard Wattis.
- How long is The Captain's Table?
- The Captain's Table has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Captain's Table?
- The Captain's Table is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Captain's Table produced?
- The Captain's Table was produced in United Kingdom.