Captain Bay-Bay
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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.
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Cast
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Hans Albers
Käpt'n Bay-Bay
Known for
The Blue Angel
Münchhausen
Bum Krüger
Smutje
Known for
The Captain from Kopenick
Helmut Käutner
Heinrich Jonen
Fritz Grasshoff
Lotte Koch
Hanna
Also in
Wenn du noch eine Heimat hast
...and the Sky Above Us
Renate Mannhardt
Manuela
Known for
Fear
Heinz Pauck
Angèle Durand
Goulou
Also in
Das Nachtlokal zum Silbermond
Hula-Hopp, Conny
Per Schwenzen
Rudolf Fernau
Dr. Mendez
Also in
The Strange Countess
The Strangler of Blackmoor Castle
Iwa Wanja
Also in
The chaste Joseph
Aus dem Tagebuch eines Junggesellen
Helmut Käutner Director · Iwa Wanja Writer Fritz Grasshoff Writer
First release January 29, 1953 · Produced in Germany · Original title Käpt'n Bay-Bay
Production
Meteor Film GmbH
Production
Germany
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Original title
Käpt'n Bay-Bay
Original language
German
Spoken on screen
German
Release dates
Germany · January 29, 1953
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