The Thames provides a backdrop to the high-spirited clowning of rubber-faced vaudevillian Leslie Fuller in this breezy nautical comedy co-scripted by BAFTA nominee Val Valentine and Fuller's regular collaborator Syd Courtenay. Direction comes from silent-era and Hal Roach/Laurel & Hardy veteran Ralph Ceder. Made at the height of his fame in 1935 Captain Bill features Fuller in the hugely popular role of the dim-witted Cockney – this time as a luckless bargee who unwittingly gets himself involved with a gang of gun-runners! Also starring Fuller's stalwart... sidekick Hal Gordon this classic comedy feature is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. Special Features: Image Gallery Promotional Material PDFs [show more]
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Leslie Fuller stars in this classic British comedy directed by Ralph Ceder. The film follows Captain Bill (Fuller), who works as a bargee on the Thames, as he unwittingly becomes involved with a group of gunrunners.
Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The Thames provides a backdrop to the high-spirited clowning of rubber-faced vaudevillian Leslie Fuller in this breezy nautical comedy co-scripted by BAFTA nominee Val Valentine and Fuller&39;s regular collaborator Syd Courtenay Direction comes from silent-era and Hal RoachLaurel & Hardy veteran Ralph Ceder Made at the height of his fame in 1935 Captain Bill features Fuller in the hugely popular role of the dim-witted Cockney this time as a luckless bargee who unwittingly gets himself involved with a gang of gun-runners!Also starring Fuller&39;s stalwart sidekick Hal Gordon this classic comedy feature is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio
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