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.

The Maggie trivia

The Maggie was inspired by Neil Munro's Para Handy tales.

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