The Captain Hits the Ceiling

The Captain Hits the Ceiling

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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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Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Franklin Pangborn

Jimmy Martin

Franklin Pangborn

Acting

Geneva Mitchell

Clara

Geneva Mitchell

Acting

Arthur Housman

Cliff

Arthur Housman

Acting

Bud Jamison

Captain Bowen

Bud Jamison

Acting

James C. Morton

Mr. Turner

James C. Morton

Acting

Arthur Rankin

Steamship Clerk

Arthur Rankin

Acting

Phyllis Crane

Vera

Phyllis Crane

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