Captains Courageous

Overview

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.

Directed by Victor Fleming

Top cast

Freddie Bartholomew

Harvey Cheyne

Spencer Tracy

Manuel Fidello

Lionel Barrymore

Captain Disko Troop

Melvyn Douglas

Frank Burton Cheyne

Charley Grapewin

Uncle Salters

Mickey Rooney

Dan Troop

John Carradine

Long Jack

Oscar O'Shea

Captain Walt Cushman

Jack La Rue

Priest

Walter Kingsford

Dr. Finley

Donald Briggs

Tyler

Sam McDaniel

'Doc'

Bill Burrud

Charles

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Norman Ainsley

Robbins (uncredited)

C.E. Anderson

Fisherman (uncredited)

Edward Peil Sr.

Fisherman (uncredited)

Wally Albright

Boy (uncredited)

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Lee Van Atta

Boy (uncredited)

Tommy Bupp

Boy on Ship (uncredited)

Gene Reynolds

Boy in Print Shop (uncredited)

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