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Still from Captain Kidd’s Kids — Captain Kidd’s Kids (1919) — Hal Roach

Poster for Captain Kidd’s Kids

Captain Kidd’s Kids

Captain Kidd's Kids

United States / English / 1919 / 20m

Comedy Fantasy Shorts Silent

Letterboxd: 3.22/5·1.1K ratings·301 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

After a wild bachelor party, a boy finds himself aboard a sailing vessel where he encounters numerous adventures in this short film.

Included in
Starring Harold Lloyd
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorHal Roach

ProducerHal Roach

Cast

Harold Lloydas The Boy

Bebe Danielsas The Girl

Harry 'Snub' Pollardas The Valet

Fred C. Newmeyer

as Ah Nix (Chinese Cook)

Helen Gilmoreas The Girl's mother

Charles Stevensonas Servant

Noah Youngas Big pirate

Marie Mosquinias Pirate girl

Sammy Brooksas Small pirate

Double Feature

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Captain Kidd’s Kids (1919) | Criteria