The 'Maggie'
The 'Maggie'

The 'Maggie'

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1954
1h 32m
6.3(38 votes)
Comedy

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.

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Ealing Studios

Cast & Crew

31 members
Acting

Paul Douglas

Calvin B. Marshall, the American

Paul Douglas
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Alex Mackenzie

Captain McTaggart, the Skipper

Alex Mackenzie
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James Copeland

The Mate

James Copeland
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Abe Barker

The Engineer

Abe Barker
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Tommy Kearins

Doogie, the Wee Boy

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Hubert Gregg

Pusey

Hubert Gregg
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Geoffrey Keen

Campbell

Geoffrey Keen
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Dorothy Alison

Miss Peters

Dorothy Alison
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Andrew Keir

The Reporter

Andrew Keir
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Meg Buchanan

Sarah

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Mark Dignam

The Laird

Mark Dignam
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Jameson Clark

Dirty Dan

Jameson Clark
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Moultrie Kelsall

C.S.S. Skipper

Moultrie Kelsall
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Fiona Clyne

Sheena

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Sheila Shand Gibbs

Barmaid

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Betty Henderson

Campbell's Secretary

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Russell Waters

Hailing Officer

Russell Waters
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Duncan Macintyre

Hailing Officer

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Roddy McMillan

Inverkerran Driver

Roddy McMillan
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Jack Macguire

Highland Innkeeper

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John Rae

The Constable

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Jack Stewart

Skipper

Jack Stewart
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Eric Woodburn

Skipper

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Douglas Robin

Inspector

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R. B. Wharrie

Inspector

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Catherine Fletcher

Postmistress

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William Crichton

Harbour Master

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Andrew Downie

Aircraft Pilot

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Herbert Cameron

Gillie

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Gilbert Stevenson

Davy MacDougall

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David Cameron

Hired Car Driver

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