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Feature film — 1937

Captains Courageous (1937)

7.41h 55mAdventure — Drama — Family

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.

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A high-signal pick with 198 votes.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: Victor Fleming

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Cast & crew

Freddie Bartholomew as Harvey Cheyne

Freddie Bartholomew

Harvey Cheyne

Spencer Tracy as Manuel Fidello

Spencer Tracy

Manuel Fidello

Lionel Barrymore as Captain Disko Troop

Lionel Barrymore

Captain Disko Troop

Melvyn Douglas as Frank Burton Cheyne

Melvyn Douglas

Frank Burton Cheyne

Charley Grapewin as Uncle Salters

Charley Grapewin

Uncle Salters

Mickey Rooney as Dan Troop

Mickey Rooney

Dan Troop

John Carradine as Long Jack

John Carradine

Long Jack

Oscar O'Shea as Captain Walt Cushman

Oscar O'Shea

Captain Walt Cushman

Jack La Rue as Priest

Jack La Rue

Priest

Walter Kingsford as Dr. Finley

Walter Kingsford

Dr. Finley

Donald Briggs as Tyler

Donald Briggs

Tyler

Sam McDaniel as 'Doc'

Sam McDaniel

'Doc'

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