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The Captain's Paradise

U1h 34m1953Anthony Kimmins
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"He makes two-timing an art...and gets away with it"

Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized - a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in Tangiers. A perfect life. As long as neither woman decides to follow him to the other port.

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What is The Captain's Paradise (1953) about?

Mediterranean ferryboat captain Henry St James has things well organized - a loving and very English wife Maud in Gibraltar, and the loving if rather more hot-blooded Mistress, Nita in Tangiers. A perfect life. As long as neither woman decides to follow him to the other port.

Who stars in The Captain's Paradise?

The Captain's Paradise stars Alec Guinness (Captain Henry St. James), Yvonne De Carlo (Nita St. James), Celia Johnson (Maud St. James), Charles Goldner (Chief Officer Ricco), Miles Malleson (Lawrence St. James). The film was directed by Anthony Kimmins.

How long is The Captain's Paradise?

The Captain's Paradise has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1953. It is rated U.

Where can I watch The Captain's Paradise?

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