The Captain Hits the Ceiling

1935•19m

Comedy

Franklin gets into a disagreement with a tough sea captain. However, he doesn't find out until later that the captain is his fiance's father.

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Production

Columbia Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Franklin Pangborn

Franklin Pangborn

Jimmy Martin

Geneva Mitchell

Geneva Mitchell

Clara

Arthur Housman

Arthur Housman

Cliff

Bud Jamison

Bud Jamison

Captain Bowen

James C. Morton

James C. Morton

Mr. Turner

Arthur Rankin

Arthur Rankin

Steamship Clerk

Phyllis Crane

Phyllis Crane

Vera

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