Windbag the Sailor_
Will Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him out when he is co-erced into commanding an unseaworthy ship by an unscrupulous shipping agent who means to have it wrecked. This was the first film to couple Will Hay with both Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.
Starring
Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Norma Varden
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Windbag the Sailor was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
Will Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him o...
Windbag the Sailor is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 27m.
CAST (13)
Will Hay
Captain Ben Cutlet
Moore Marriott
Harbottle
Norma Varden
Olivia Potter-Porter
KW
Kenneth Warrington
Yates
Dennis Wyndham
Maryatt
Amy Veness
Emma Harbottle
Graham Moffatt
Albert
Peter Gawthorne
Bit Role (uncredited)
George Merritt
Officer on Yacht
CR
Charles Rolfe
Second Detective
LS
Leonard Sharp
Crew Member
Harry Terry
Crew Member
PW
Percy Walsh
Captain of the 'Rob Roy'
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What is Windbag the Sailor about?
Will Hay plays a bragging sea captain whose maritime experience actually extends to navigating a coal barge down inland waterways. His tall tales catch him out when he is co-erced into commanding an unseaworthy ship by an unscrupulous shipping agent who means to have it wrecked. This was the first film to couple Will Hay with both Moore Marriott and Graham Moffatt.
How long is Windbag the Sailor?
Windbag the Sailor has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Windbag the Sailor?
The cast of Windbag the Sailor includes Will Hay, Moore Marriott, Norma Varden, Kenneth Warrington, Dennis Wyndham.
What is the rating of Windbag the Sailor?
Windbag the Sailor has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy