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Windbag the Sailor

1936 · 87 min · Director: William Beaudine

Windbag the Sailor (1936) is a comedy, directed by William Beaudine. It stars Will Hay and Moore Marriott. The 87-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

What Windbag the Sailor Is About

The man Will Hay plays presents himself as a great ship’s captain. In fact his whole experience at sea is taking a coal barge along inland waterways. The tall tales he tells land him in trouble. An unscrupulous shipping agent forces him to take command of a ship that is in no state to sail, and the agent means to see it wrecked. That is how the captain finds himself in it. The film builds its comedy on what boasting costs. The work brought Will Hay together with Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt for the first time. The eighty seven minutes are given to a single voyage. Norma Varden is also in the cast of William Beaudine’s British film, completed in 1936.

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What is Windbag the Sailor about?

The man Will Hay plays presents himself as a great ship’s captain. In fact his whole experience at sea is taking a coal barge along inland waterways.

Where can I watch Windbag the Sailor?

Windbag the Sailor is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Windbag the Sailor?

Windbag the Sailor runs for 87 minutes (1h 27m).

When did Windbag the Sailor come out?

Windbag the Sailor was released in 1936.

Who directed Windbag the Sailor?

Windbag the Sailor was directed by William Beaudine.

Who stars in Windbag the Sailor?

Windbag the Sailor stars Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Graham Moffatt, Norma Varden.

What is Windbag the Sailor's rating?

Windbag the Sailor holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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