Captain Bay-Bay

Overview

The story centers on the charismatic sea captain Käpt'n Bay-Bay, portrayed by Hans Albers, who on his wedding day shares tales of his seafaring exploits with his wedding guests after an unexpected delay in the ceremony. The narrative employs a framing device where the captain, waiting at a tavern near the church, recounts through flashbacks his previous romantic misadventures and adventurous encounters at sea, blending humor, music, and exotic locales. These retrospective stories highlight his roguish charm and the obstacles that have shaped his life, all while the present-day celebration unfolds.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 29, 1953

Original language

German

Spoken languages

German

Countries

Germany

Production

Meteor Film GmbH

Cast

Ernst Fritz Fürbringer,Angèle Durand,Lotte Koch,Rudolf Fernau,Rudolf Schündler,Anneliese Kaplan,Hans Albers,Renate Mannhardt,Erna Sellmer,Bum Krügerand 1 more

Director

Helmut Käutner

Writer

Iwa Wanja,Helmut Käutner,Fritz Grasshoff

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0044812