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The 'Maggie'

The 'Maggie'

19546.31h 32m

Overview

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.

Directed by Alexander Mackendrick
Written by Alexander Mackendrick, William Rose
Produced by Michael Truman
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Top Cast

Paul Douglas

Paul Douglas

Calvin B. Marshall, the American

Alex Mackenzie

Alex Mackenzie

Captain McTaggart, the Skipper

James Copeland

James Copeland

The Mate

Abe Barker

Abe Barker

The Engineer

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Tommy Kearins

Doogie, the Wee Boy

Hubert Gregg

Hubert Gregg

Pusey

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Campbell

Dorothy Alison

Dorothy Alison

Miss Peters

Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir

The Reporter

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Meg Buchanan

Sarah

Themes & Keywords

shipscotlandglasgow, scotlandboatskipperblack and white

About The 'Maggie'

The 'Maggie' is a comedy film released in 1954 exploring themes of ship, scotland, glasgow, scotland, boat, skipper, black and white. Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, it stars Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland. 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.

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