Captains Courageous

June. 25,1937      G
Rating:
7.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Freddie Bartholomew as  Harvey Cheyne
Spencer Tracy as  Manuel Fidello
Lionel Barrymore as  Captain Disko Troop
Melvyn Douglas as  Frank Burton Cheyne
Charley Grapewin as  Uncle Salters
Mickey Rooney as  Dan Troop
John Carradine as  Long Jack
Oscar O'Shea as  Captain Walt Cushman
Jack La Rue as  Priest
Walter Kingsford as  Dr. Finley

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