Capt. Hugh — The Baby and the Battleship Character Profile

About Capt. Hugh

The ship's captain who faces a potential surrender during training exercises. He cleverly uses the unexpected presence of the hidden baby aboard the vessel to extricate himself from an embarrassing defeat.

Character Facts

Played by

Michael Hordern

Appears in

The Baby and the Battleship (1956)

Role

Supporting

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