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Windbag the Sailor

U19361h 27mWilliam Beaudine
IMDb 6.6

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Will Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him out when he is co-erced into commanding an unseaworthy ship by an unscrupulous shipping agent who means to have it wrecked. This was the first film to couple Will Hay with both Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.

Comedy
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What is Windbag the Sailor (1936) about?

Will Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him out when he is co-erced into commanding an unseaworthy ship by an unscrupulous shipping agent who means to have it wrecked. This was the first film to couple Will Hay with both Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.

Who stars in Windbag the Sailor?

Windbag the Sailor stars Will Hay (Captain Ben Cutlet), Moore Marriott (Jeremiah Harbottle), Graham Moffatt (Albert), Norma Varden (Olivia Potter-Porter), Kenneth Warrington (Yates). The film was directed by William Beaudine.

How long is Windbag the Sailor?

Windbag the Sailor has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1936. It is rated U.

Is Windbag the Sailor worth watching?

Windbag the Sailor holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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