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Captains Courageous

As great as "Mutiny on the Bounty"

Captains Courageous

1937-06-251 hour 55 minutes

Harvey, the arrogant and spoiled son of an indulgent absentee-father, falls overboard from a transatlantic steamship and is rescued by a fishing vessel on the Grand Banks. Harvey fails to persuade them to take him ashore, nor convince the crew of his wealth. The captain offers him a low-paid job, until they return to port, as part of the crew that turns him into a mature, considerate young man.

Top Billed Cast

Freddie Bartholomew

Freddie Bartholomew

Harvey Cheyne

Spencer Tracy

Spencer Tracy

Manuel Fidello

Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

Captain Disko Troop

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn Douglas

Frank Burton Cheyne

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Uncle Salters

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Dan Troop

John Carradine

John Carradine

Long Jack

Oscar O'Shea

Oscar O'Shea

Captain Walt Cushman

Jack La Rue

Jack La Rue

Priest

Walter Kingsford

Walter Kingsford

Dr. Finley

Donald Briggs

Donald Briggs

Tyler

Sam McDaniel

Sam McDaniel

'Doc'

Bill Burrud

Bill Burrud

Charles

Norman Ainsley

Robbins (uncredited)

C.E. Anderson

C.E. Anderson

Fisherman (uncredited)

Edward Peil Sr.

Edward Peil Sr.

Fisherman (uncredited)