The Baby and the Battleship (1956)
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- 1h 36min
- Comedy
- 01 Feb 1957 (Ireland)
- Movie
After a pier side mix-up with the Italian family of his fiancée, Able Seaman Knocker White (Sir Richard Attenborough) finds himself literally left holding the baby. Unable to return it before his ship sails, he enlists the help of his best...
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| John Mills | ... |
Puncher Roberts
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| Richard Attenborough | ... |
Knocker White
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| André Morell | ... |
Marshal
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| Bryan Forbes | ... |
Prof. Evans
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| Michael Hordern | ... |
Capt. Hugh
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| Ernest Clark | ... |
Cmdr. Geoffrey Digby
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Harry Locke | ... |
CPO Blades
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Michael Howard | ... |
Joe
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| Lionel Jeffries | ... |
George
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| Clifford Mollison | ... |
Sails
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| Thorley Walters | ... |
Lt. Setley
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| Duncan Lamont | ... |
Master-at-Arms
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| Lisa Gastoni | ... |
Maria Vespucci
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| Cyril Raymond | ... |
P.M.O.
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Harold Siddons | ... |
Whiskers
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| D.A. Clarke-Smith | ... |
The Admiral
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| Kenneth Griffith | ... |
Sub-Lieutenant
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| John Le Mesurier | ... |
The Marshal's Aide
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| Carlo Giustini | ... |
First Vespucci Brother
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| Ferdy Mayne | ... |
Interpreter
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Vincent Barbi | ... |
Second Vespucci Brother
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| Gordon Jackson | ... |
Harry
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| Vittorio Vittori | ... |
Third Vespucci Brother
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Martyn Garrett | ... |
The Baby
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Chris Adcock | ... |
Seaman (uncredited)
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| Patrick Allen | ... |
Mate (uncredited)
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| Robert Ayres | ... |
American Captain (uncredited)
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| Vincent Ball | ... |
Second Sailor at Dance (uncredited)
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Rebecca Birken | ... |
Ginny (uncredited)
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Aza Caralova | ... |
Lady at Dance (uncredited)
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| Patrick Cargill | ... |
Navigation Officer (uncredited)
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Tony Castleton | ... |
Seaman (uncredited)
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Leigh Christian | ... |
Marilyn (uncredited)
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Dan Cressey | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Michael Dear | ... |
S.B.A. Nightingale (uncredited)
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Jacinta Dicks | ... |
Mama Vespucci (uncredited)
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Norma Donaldson | ... |
Dr. Bryce (uncredited)
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| John Forbes-Robertson | ... |
Gunnery Officer (uncredited)
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| Barry Foster | ... |
First Sailor at Dance (uncredited)
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Jim Henderson | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Brandon Jones | ... |
Bobby (uncredited)
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| Sam Kydd | ... |
Chief Steward (uncredited)
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Lori Lethin | ... |
(uncredited)
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Harrigan Logan | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Charles Lucia | ... |
Rick (uncredited)
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Fred Machon | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Colin McKenzie | ... |
Officer in Plotting Room (uncredited)
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| Niles McMaster | ... |
Derek (uncredited)
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| Martin Miller | ... |
Paolo Vespucci (uncredited)
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Fred Nicholas | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Judith Penrod | ... |
Chariene (uncredited)
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Roy Purcell | ... |
Officer of the Watch (uncredited)
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| Yvonne Romain | ... |
Italian Girl (uncredited)
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Marc Sheldon | ... |
Executive Officer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jay Lewis | ||
Written by
| Anthony Thorne | ... | (novel) |
| Jay Lewis | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Gilbert Hackforth-Jones | ... | (screenplay) |
| Bryan Forbes | ... | (additional scenes and dialogue) |
| Richard De Roy | ... | (screenplay) |
| Richard De Roy | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Antony Darnborough | ... | producer |
| Jay Lewis | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Humphrey Searle | ||
| James Stevens | ||
Cinematography by
| Harry Waxman | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Manuel del Campo | ... | (as Manuel Del Campo) |
Art Direction by
| John Howell | ||
Makeup Department
| David Aylott | ... | makeup artist (as Dave Aylott) |
| Ida Mills | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Roy Parkinson | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Causey | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Peter Mullins | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Cox | ... | sound supervisor |
| Teddy Darvas | ... | sound editor |
| Bob Jones | ... | sound recordist |
| George Stephenson | ... | sound recordist |
| Jack Davies | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ronnie Taylor | ... | camera operator (as Ronald Taylor) |
| Paul Wilson | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bridget Sellers | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Muir Mathieson | ... | music director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Yvonne Axworthy | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| J.E. Broome | ... | naval advisor (as Capt. J.E. Broome D.S.C. R.N. Rtd.) |
| Douglas Gosling | ... | assistant to producer |
Production Companies
- Jay Lewis Productions
- British Lion Film Corporation (made in association with)
Distributors
- British Lion Film Corporation (1956) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as A British Lion Release)
- Distributors Corporation of America (DCA) (1957) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1957) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Wivefilm (1957) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- 9Gem (2024) (Australia) (tv)
- Taurus Video (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Officers and Men of The Royal Navy (the producers gratefully acknowledge the co-operation of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After a pier side mix-up with the Italian family of his fiancée, Able Seaman Knocker White (Sir Richard Attenborough) finds himself literally left holding the baby. Unable to return it before his ship sails, he enlists the help of his best friend Puncher Roberts (Sir John Mills) to smuggle the child aboard. But babies are surprisingly demanding, and gradually the whole crew is drawn into helping keep it fed and washed - and undiscovered. Even so, the officers above deck start to puzzle over the increasingly strange happenings on-board. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26} |
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| Taglines | Oh! What Happy (Nappy) Manoeuvres! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | André Morell (Marshal) and John Mills (Puncher Roberts) both later played Professor Bernard Quatermass: Morell in Quatermass and the Pit (1958) and Mills in Quatermass (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Panoramic Splendour See more » |
| Quotes |
Puncher Roberts:
You know, I never feel safe when officers turn on the charm. See more » |