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Captain Caution (1940)
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9 August 1940 (USA)
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When her father dies, a young girl helps a young man take command of the ship to fight the British during the war of 1812. | add synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
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Typical grade B adventure yarn set in 1812 Wartime
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Victor Mature | ... | Daniel 'Dan' Marvin |
 | Louise Platt | ... | Corunna Dorman |
| Leo Carrillo | ... | Lucien Argandeau |
| Bruce Cabot | ... | Lehrman Slade |
| Robert Barrat | ... | Capt. Dorman |
| Vivienne Osborne | ... | Victorine Argandeau |
| Miles Mander | ... | Lieut. Strope |
| El Brendel | ... | Slushy |
| Roscoe Ates | ... | Chips |
| Andrew Tombes | ... | Sad Eyes |
| Aubrey Mather | ... | Mr. Henry Potter |
 | Alan Ladd | ... | Newton - Mutinous Sailor |
| J. Pat O'Malley | ... | Fish Peddler on Ship (as Pat O'Malley) |
| Lloyd Corrigan | ... | Capt. Stannage |
| Ted Osborne | ... | Capt. Steve Decatur |
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86 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)
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J. Pat O'Malley's first film.
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Hilda
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This is standard Grade B action filming, based on Kenneth Roberts' novel, and set in 1812 wartime. A Maine merchant ship enroute from China is attacked by a British gunboat, killing the captain. Seems the War of 1812 was declared while the vessel was at sea and they never knew about. The captain's daughter takes over the ship and vows revenge on the British. Of course she sides with the oily and secretly nasty Bruce Cabot in order to make her love from childhood, Victor Mature, jealous. There's betrayals, doublecrosses, sword fights, ships with cannons booming - all the usual action stuff. It's okay but unremarkable. The Sound was justly nominated for an Oscar but the marvellous musical score by Phil Ohman also deserved a nod. Look for Alan Ladd unbilled as Newton, incredibly beautiful and dynamic. Good for action buffs but in no way outstanding.