

The Skipper Surprised His Wife
1950-06-29 · 85 min · ★ 5.2
A captain tries to keep home as tight as his ship.
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- Directors
- Elliott Nugent
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert WalkerCmdr. William J. Lattimer
Joan LeslieDaphne Lattimer
Edward ArnoldAdm. Homer Thorndyke
Spring ByingtonAgnes Thorndyke
Leon AmesDr. Philip Abbott
Jan SterlingRita Rossini
Anthony RossJoe Rossini
Paul HarveyBrendon Boyd
Kathryn CardThelma Boyd
Rudy LeeDavey Lattimer
Mae ClarkeClubwoman (uncredited)
Irene RyanMrs. O'Rourke (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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