United Kingdom / Feb 25, 1954 / U
1h 32min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The poor, elderly—and the wily, when it comes to parting those who can afford it from their money—Scottish skipper of a broken-down old 'puffer' boat tricks an American tycoon into paying him to transport his personal cargo. When the tycoon learns of the trick, he attempts to track down the boat and remove his possessions.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dorothy Alison | Miss Peters |
| Andrew Keir | The Reporter |
| Meg Buchanan | Sarah |
| Mark Dignam | The Laird |
| Jameson Clark | Dirty Dan |
| Moultrie Kelsall | C.S.S. Skipper |
| Fiona Clyne | Sheena |
| Sheila Shand Gibbs | Barmaid |
| Betty Henderson | Campbell's Secretary |
| Russell Waters | Hailing Officer |
| Duncan Macintyre | Hailing Officer |
| Roddy McMillan | Inverkerran Driver |
| Jack Macguire | Highland Innkeeper |
| John Rae | The Constable |
| Jack Stewart | Skipper |
| Eric Woodburn | Skipper |
| Douglas Robin | Inspector |
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| R. B. Wharrie | Inspector |
| Catherine Fletcher | Postmistress |
| William Crichton | Harbour Master |
| Andrew Downie | Aircraft Pilot |
| Herbert Cameron | Gillie |
| Gilbert Stevenson | Davy MacDougall |
| David Cameron | Hired Car Driver |
Genres
Comedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The 'Maggie' |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Ealing Studios |
| Release date | 25 febbraio 1954 |
| Executive producer | Michael Balcon |
| Production | Michael Truman |
| Writer | Alexander Mackendrick, William Rose |
| Editing | Peter Tanner |
| Cinematography | Gordon Dines, Chic Waterson, Hugh Wilson |
| Assistant directors | Franklin Gollings, Alexander Mackendrick |
| Camera operators | Chic Waterson, Hugh Wilson, Gordon Dines |
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| Additional photography | Gordon Dines, Chic Waterson, Hugh Wilson |
| Production design | Jim Morahan |
| Art direction | Jim Morahan |
| Set decoration | Jim Morahan |
| Special effects | Sydney Pearson |
| Visual effects | Geoffrey Dickinson |
| Music | John Addison, Stephen Dalby |
| Sound | Stephen Dalby, John Addison |
| Costume design | Anthony Mendleson, Alex Garfath |
| Makeup | Alex Garfath, Anthony Mendleson |
| Hairstyling | Anthony Mendleson, Alex Garfath |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Aug 29, 1954
Sweden / Apr 25, 1955
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