The Captain Hits the Ceiling

1935

0h 19m

7.0(1 votes)

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

Acting

Arthur Housman

Cliff

Acting

Bud Jamison

Captain Bowen

Acting

James C. Morton

Mr. Turner

Acting

Arthur Rankin

Steamship Clerk

Acting

Phyllis Crane

Vera

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