Captain America
Synopsis
Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations.
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Captain America Serial 1944 - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-10
Top Cast
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Dick Purcell
Captain America / Grant Gardner
Lorna Gray
Gail Richards
Lionel Atwill
Cyrus Maldor
Charles Trowbridge
Police Commissioner Dryden
Russell Hicks
Mayor Randolph
George J. Lewis
Bart Matson
John Davidson
Gruber
Frank Reicher
Lyman
Al Ferguson
Detective
Howard Hickman
Lyman’s Attorney
Tom London
Mack
Edward Van Sloan
Gregory
James Carlisle
J.V. Wilson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton, John English
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Nelson, Joseph F. Poland, Harry L. Fraser, Royal K. Cole, Ronald Davidson, Basil Dickey, Jesse Duffy
- Original Score
- Mort Glickman
- Original Title
- Captain America
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 4m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton, John English
Grant Nelson, Joseph F. Poland, Harry L. Fraser, Royal K. Cole, Ronald Davidson, Basil Dickey, Jesse Duffy, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon
Mort Glickman
John MacBurnie
Wallace Grissell, Earl Turner
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
John English
Director
John MacBurnie
Director of Photography
Wallace Grissell
Editor
Earl Turner
Editor
Grant Nelson
Screenplay
Joseph F. Poland
Screenplay
Harry L. Fraser
Screenplay
Royal K. Cole
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Ronald Davidson
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Basil Dickey
Screenplay
Jesse Duffy
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain America about?
Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations.
Who directed Captain America?
Captain America was directed by Elmer Clifton, John English.
Who stars in Captain America?
The principal cast of Captain America includes Dick Purcell, Lorna Gray, Lionel Atwill, Charles Trowbridge, Russell Hicks.
When was Captain America released and how long is it?
Captain America was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 4h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain America was composed by Mort Glickman.
Is Captain America based on a book or true story?
Captain America is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jack Kirby", Characters: "Joe Simon".