Film

Captain Bay-Bay

1953 · 1h 41m · Comedy

IMDb

6.9

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.

Hans Albers

Käpt'n Bay-Bay

Bum Krüger

Smutje

Lotte Koch

Hanna

Renate Mannhardt

Manuela

Angèle Durand

Goulou

Rudolf Fernau

Dr. Mendez

Ernst Fritz Fürbringer

Präfekt

Carsta Löck

Küstersfrau

Erna Sellmer

Tante Emma

Rudolf Schündler

Wüllmann

Anneliese Kaplan

Antje

• Helmut KäutnerDirector · Writer
• Fritz GrasshoffWriter
• Iwa WanjaWriter

Release date

January 29, 1953

Status

Released

Original language

German

Runtime

1h 41m

Genres

Comedy