The Captain's Table ( Shenanigans )

The Captain's Table (DVD) (*)

$22.99

Original Title: Shenanigans
Language Selections:
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
87 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1959 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Jack Lee

Written By:
Bryan Forbes
Richard Gordon

Actors:
John Gregson ..... Capt. Albert Ebbs
Peggy Cummins ..... Mrs. Judd
Donald Sinden ..... Shawe-Wilson
Nadia Gray ..... Mrs. Porteous
Maurice Denham ..... Major Broster
Richard Wattis ..... Prittlewell
Reginald Beckwith ..... Burtweed
Lionel Murton ..... Bernie Floate
Bill Kerr ..... Bill Coke
Nicholas Phipps ..... Reddish
Joan Sims ..... Maude Pritchett
Miles Malleson ..... Canon Swingler
John Le Mesurier ..... Sir Angus
James Hayter ..... Earnshaw
June Jago ..... Gwenny Coke

Synopsis:

A typical light comedy based on a novel by Richard Gordon, The Captain's Table has director Jack Lee at its own helm, riding high on the success of his 1956 A Town Like Alice. Captain Ebbs (John Gregson) brings a part of his freighter experience with him as he takes charge of an ocean liner for the first time. He soon finds that the tactics that worked on the freighter do not work here, though his crew could use some discipline. His purser has sticky fingers, his chief officer has a roving eye, and the steward has his own problems. And then there are passengers like the secret heiress, the charming widow, the temptress, the would-be novelist, and the offensive VIP. Eventually, the captain catches on to the nuances of his new role, confident that he and the "Love Boat" can weather any storm.

A ship's 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 the new position involves, not least the way he becomes the target for all the comely unattached women on board.

Ship's captain, on trial voyage to Australia runs into all sorts of troubles with passengers and crew. Acquiring confidence, he is able to deal with everything and reaches port.

This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 08 May, 2011.

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