Captains Courageous 1937

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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The 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)

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