Not Wanted on Voyage

Nov 1, 1957

1h 20m

★ 6.5

Two cabin stewards working on a luxury vessel on a Mediterranean cruise to Tangier attempt to earn extra money from the passengers using every possible means.

Overview

The scheming Albert Higgins and his dim witted mate Cecil Hollebone, set out on a ocean voyage under the exasperated chief steward. Along for the trip are the wealthy Mrs. Brough and her secretary Pat. Soon Mrs. Broughs’ jewels are stolen…

Genres

Comedy

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Cast

Hollebone

Brian Rix

Higgins

Ronald Shiner

Guy Harding

Griffith Jones

Julie Haines

Catherine Boyle

Mrs. Brough

Fabia Drake

Chief Steward

Michael Brennan

Col. Blewton-Fawcett

Michael Shepley

Pat

Dorinda Stevens

Captain

Martin Boddey

Lady Catesby

Janet Barrow

Strang

Peter Prowse

Pedro

Eric Pohlmann

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