Knocker White — The Baby and the Battleship Character Profile

About Knocker White

Puncher's friend and a fellow sailor. While dancing with the baker's eldest daughter, he flees with her upon police arrival, accidentally abandoning the baby. He later seeks help from his shore-based senior officer and spends time with the baker's family while the baby is delayed.

Knocker White — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Richard Attenborough

Appears in

The Baby and the Battleship (1956)

Role

Protagonist

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• Puncher Roberts (John Mills)
• Marshal (André Morell)
• Prof. Evans (Bryan Forbes)
• The Marshal’s Aide (John Le Mesurier)
• Capt. Hugh (Michael Hordern)
• Dr. Bryce (Norma Donaldson)
• Lt. Setley (Thorley Walters)
• P.M.O. (Cyril Raymond)
• Interpreter (Ferdy Mayne)
• Sub-Lieutenant (Kenneth Griffith)
• Master-at-Arms (Duncan Lamont)
• Harry (Gordon Jackson)