The Maggie (1954)

19541h 28mdir. Alexander MackendrickUnited Kingdomcomedy film

With Alex Mackenzie, Paul Douglas

Directed by Alexander Mackendrick

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The 'Maggie' (U.S. title: High and Dry; also known as Highland Fling) is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Alexander Mackendrick and starring Paul Douglas, Alex Mackenzie and James Copeland. It was written by William Rose and produced by Ealing Studios. It is a story of a clash of cultures between a hard-driving American businessman and a wily Scottish Clyde puffer captain.

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