Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Charles Lamont and starring the comedy team of Abbott and Costello, along with Charles Laughton, who reprised his role as the infamous pirate from the 1945 film Captain Kidd.

Kidd informs Bonney that he has hidden the amassed treasure on Skull Island, and that he has the only map to its exact location.

But as Oliver nervously waits on them, he inadvertently switches Lady Jane's love note with Kidd's map.

[4] Produced during a slump in Charles Laughton's career, the accomplished actor signed on to appear in the film for a mere $25,000.

[5] Shortly after filming was completed, on April 6, Abbott and Costello hosted an episode of the Colgate Comedy Hour and brought Laughton along as a guest.