British Comedy Guide
The Maggie. Image shows from L to R: The Skipper (Captain Peter MacTaggart) (Alex Mackenzie), The Engineman (McGregor) (Abe Barker), The Mate (Hamish) (James Copeland). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL / Ealing Studios
The Maggie

The Maggie

  • 1954 film

Ealing comedy depicting a clash of cultures between a hard-nosed American businessman and a crafty Scottish sea captain. Stars Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland, Abe Barker, Tommy Kearins and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Paul Douglas American (Calvin B. Marshall)
Alex Mackenzie The Skipper (Captain Peter MacTaggart)
James Copeland The Mate (Hamish)
Abe Barker The Engineman (McGregor)
Tommy Kearins The Wee Boy (Dougie)
Hubert Gregg Pusey
Geoffrey Keen Campbell
Dorothy Alison Miss Peters
Andrew Keir The Reporter
Meg Buchanan Sarah
Mark Dignam The Laird
Jameson Clark Dirty Dan
Moultrie Kelsall C.S.S. Skipper
Fiona Clyne Sheena
Sheila Shand Gibbs Barmaid
Betty Henderson Campbell's Secretary
Russell Waters Hailing Officer
Duncan Macintyre Hailing Officer
Roddy McMillan Inverkerran Driver
Jack Macguire Highland Innkeeper
John Rae The Constable
Jack Stewart Skipper
Eric Woodburn Skipper
Douglas Robin Inspector
R.B. Wharrie Inspector
David Cameron Hired Car Driver
Catherine Fletcher Postmistress
William Crrichton Harbour Master
Andrew Downie Aircraft Pilot
Herbert C. Cameron Gillie
Gilbert Stevenson Davy MacDougall
Writing team
William Rose Writer
Alexander Mackendrick Story
Production team
Alexander Mackendrick Director
Michael Truman Producer
Michael Balcon Executive Producer
Peter Tanner Editor
Jim Morahan Production Designer
Gordon Dines Director of Photography
John Addison Composer

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