High and Dry Movie (1954) The Maggie

High and Dry aka The Maggie movie trailer HD - Plot synopsis: Mackendrick returned to his Scottish roots once again for 1954’s THE MAGGIE. Described by the Radio Times as a “cross between Whisky Galore! and The Titfield Thunderbolt,” this often “underestimated” Ealing comedy gem, which follows the exploits of a wily puffer boat captain, was nominated for three BAFTA Awards.
An American businessman in Scotland is conned into shipping a valuable load of cargo to a Scottish island via a coal powered boat.
Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Writers: William Rose, Alexander Mackendrick
Stars: Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie, James Copeland