High and Dry (1954)
The 'Maggie' (original title)Reference View | Change View
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- 1h 32min
- Comedy
- Feb 1954 (UK)
- Movie
An American businessman in Scotland is conned into shipping a valuable load of cargo to a Scottish island via a coal powered boat.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 BAFTA Film Awards.
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Cast verified as complete
| Paul Douglas | ... |
Calvin B. Marshall - the American
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| Alex Mackenzie | ... |
Captain MacTaggart - The Skipper
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James Copeland | ... |
MacGregor - The Mate
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Abe Barker | ... |
The Engineer
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Tommy Kearins | ... |
Dougie - The Wee Boy
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| Hubert Gregg | ... |
Pusey
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| Geoffrey Keen | ... |
Campbell
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| Dorothy Alison | ... |
Miss Peters
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| Andrew Keir | ... |
The Reporter
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Meg Buchanan | ... |
Sarah
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| Mark Dignam | ... |
The Laird
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| Jameson Clark | ... |
Dirty Dan
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| Moultrie Kelsall | ... |
C.S.S. Skipper
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Fiona Clyne | ... |
Sheena
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Sheila Shand Gibbs | ... |
Barmaid
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Betty Henderson | ... |
Campbell's Secretary
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Russell Waters | ... |
Hailing Officer
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Duncan McIntyre | ... |
Hailing Officer
(as Duncan Macintyre)
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Roddy McMillan | ... |
Inverkerran Driver
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Jack Macguire | ... |
Highland Innkeeper
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John Rae | ... |
The Constable
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Jack Stewart | ... |
Skipper
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Eric Woodburn | ... |
Skipper
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Douglas Robin | ... |
Inspector
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R.B. Wharrie | ... |
Inspector
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| David Cameron | ... |
Hired Car Driver
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Catherine Fletcher | ... |
Postmistress
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William Crichton | ... |
Harbour Master
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Andrew Downie | ... |
Aircraft Pilot
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Herbert Cameron | ... |
Gillie
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Gilbert Stevenson | ... |
Davy MacDougall
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| John Horsley | ... |
Man in Office (uncredited)
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George Margo | ... |
Man Leaving Marshall's Office (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alexander Mackendrick | ||
Written by
| William Rose | ... | (screenplay) |
| Alexander Mackendrick | ... | (original story) |
Produced by
| Michael Balcon | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Truman | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Addison | ||
Cinematography by
| Gordon Dines | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter Tanner | ||
Editorial Department
| Harry Aldous | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
| Barbara Bennett | ... | assembly cutter (uncredited) |
| Rusty Coppleman | ... | second assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Jim Morahan | ||
Makeup Department
| Alex Garfath | ... | makeup artist (as Alec Garfath) |
Production Management
| Hal Mason | ... | production supervisor |
| L.C. Rudkin | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Franklin Gollings | ... | assistant director (as Frank Gollings) |
| John Meadows | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Tom Pevsner | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Bert Davey | ... | assistant art director (uncredited) |
| Norman Dorme | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Tony Rimmington | ... | junior draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Jack Shampan | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Stephen Dalby | ... | sound supervisor |
| Leo Wilkins | ... | recordist |
| Mary Habberfield | ... | dubbing editor (uncredited) |
| Derek McColm | ... | assistant boom operator (uncredited) |
| Martin McLean | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Sydney Pearson | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Geoffrey Dickinson | ... | special processes |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chic Waterson | ... | camera operator |
| Hugh Wilson | ... | camera operator |
| Michael Shepherd | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Herbert Smith | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Ken Westbury | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Anthony Mendleson | ... | wardrobe |
Music Department
| Dock Mathieson | ... | conductor |
| The Philharmonia Orchestra | ... | music played by |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Cole | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical) (as General Film Distributors Limited) (released through)
- Universal Pictures (1954) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1954) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Rank Film Distributors Holland (1954) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (1977) (United States) (tv) (network premiere)
- Leisureview (2002) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- BBC Two (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- 9Gem (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Tamasa Distribution (2024) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The Philharmonia Orchestra (music played by)
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (U.S. releasing agent)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The skipper of a tatty coastal 'puffer' boat cons an American into letting "The Maggie" carry a cargo to a Scottish island. The American soon realises he's been conned but can he stop them?
Written by Steve Crook |
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| Taglines | A Scotch Mist...A Girl Never Kissed...A Yank Who Missed...and Landed HIGH AND DRY See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Tommy Kearins, who plays Dougie, was selected for the role after being spotted in a Scouts "Gang Show", working backstage. After being interviewed by Ealing, he spent 3 months filming on Islay. He was paid 3 times what his father made in the Clyde shipyards. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Ealing Comedies (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Wife She Brewed It See more » |
| Quotes |
Calvin B. Marshall, the American:
[Looking at a picture of MacTaggart]
Is that MacTaggart? Well. he's a crafty-looking buzzard, all right! No wonder he was able to put one over on Pusey. Campbell: If I may say so, Mr. Marshall, I don't think a man need be very quick to leave Mr. Pusey behind. See more » |