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| Author | Richard Gordon |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Publisher | Michael Joseph |
| Publication date | 1954 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
The Captain's Table is a 1954 comedy novel by the British writer Richard Gordon. The captain of a rundown cargo ship is transferred by the company to command a luxury liner.
Adaptations
In 1959 it was made into a British film of the same title directed by Jack Lee and starring John Gregson and Donald Sinden. A West German adaptation The Captain was produced in 1971 starring Heinz Rühmann and Johanna Matz.
References
- Goble p.187
Bibliography
- Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
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