The Captain Hits the Ceiling

1935

0h 19m

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Comedy

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Franklin Pangborn

Jimmy Martin

Acting

Geneva Mitchell

Clara

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Arthur Housman

Cliff

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Bud Jamison

Captain Bowen

Acting

James C. Morton

Mr. Turner

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Arthur Rankin

Steamship Clerk

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Phyllis Crane

Vera

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