

Captain Tugboat Annie
Synopsis
This tale of two tugboats focuses upon the rivalries between two operators competing to win a major shipping contract. Meanwhile a tugboat office secretary and an ex-con who wants to go straight, fall in love. Tugboat Annie is put in charge of a child violinist. When a waterfront fire breaks out, the two warring captains join forces to put it out.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jane Darwell
Tugboat Annie
Edgar Kennedy
Captain Bullwinkle
Charles Gordon
Terry Jordan
Mantan Moreland
Pinto
Pamela Blake
Marion Graves
Hardie Albright
Johnny Webb
H.B. Warner
Judge Abbott
Jack Norton
Shiftless
Barton Yarborough
Missouri Jones
Fritz Feld
Al Pucci aka Alfred Puccini
Sam Flint
Fire Chief
Anthony Warde
Jake
Joseph Crehan
Alec Severn
Pierre Watkin
Dr. Turner
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- George Callahan, Norman Reilly Raine
- Original Title
- Captain Tugboat Annie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
George Callahan, Norman Reilly Raine
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
George Callahan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Tugboat Annie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Tugboat Annie about?
This tale of two tugboats focuses upon the rivalries between two operators competing to win a major shipping contract. Meanwhile a tugboat office secretary and an ex-con who wants to go straight, fall in love. Tugboat Annie is put in charge of a child violinist. When a waterfront fire breaks out, the two warring captains join forces to put it out.
Who directed Captain Tugboat Annie?
Captain Tugboat Annie was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in Captain Tugboat Annie?
The principal cast of Captain Tugboat Annie includes Jane Darwell, Edgar Kennedy, Charles Gordon, Mantan Moreland, Pamela Blake.
When was Captain Tugboat Annie released and how long is it?
Captain Tugboat Annie was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Captain Tugboat Annie based on a book or true story?
Captain Tugboat Annie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Norman Reilly Raine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Tugboat Annie?
Captain Tugboat Annie holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).


















