Daughters Courageous
“It's Another 'Four Daughters' Hit! And they're gayer than ever, sweeter than ever, better than ever before!”
Synopsis
Nan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her first husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years earlier. The worldly wanderer Jim gets a cool family reception at first but his warm personality gradually wins the affections of his four daughters. In fact, youngest daughter Buff, who has her eye on a maverick of her own in Gabriel Lopez, is pleased when Jim grants his stamp of approval on her relationship. Buff plans to elope with Gabriel on her mother's wedding day, but 'unpredictable' is Gabriel's middle name.
Top Cast
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John Garfield
Gabriel Lopez
Claude Rains
Jim Masters
Jeffrey Lynn
John S. 'Johnny' Heming
Fay Bainter
Nancy 'Nan' Masters
Donald Crisp
Samuel 'Sam' Sloane
May Robson
Penny, the Housekeeper
Frank McHugh
George
Dick Foran
Eddie Moore
George Humbert
Manuel Lopez
Berton Churchill
Judge Henry Hornsby
Priscilla Lane
Buff Masters
Rosemary Lane
Tinka Masters
Lola Lane
Linda Masters
Gale Page
Cora Masters
Nat Carr
Court Clerk (uncredited)
Hobart Cavanaugh
Tourist (uncredited)
George Chesebro
Mike (uncredited)
Alice Connors
Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Irving White, Dorothy Bennett
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Daughters Courageous
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Irving White, Dorothy Bennett
Max Steiner
James Wong Howe
Ralph Dawson
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Julius J. Epstein
Writer
Philip G. Epstein
Writer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Irving White
Writer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Dorothy Bennett
Writer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daughters Courageous
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daughters Courageous about?
Nan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her first husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years earlier. The worldly wanderer Jim gets a cool family reception at first but his warm personality gradually wins the affections of his four daughters. In fact, youngest daughter Buff, who has her eye on a maverick of her own in Gabriel Lopez, is pleased when Jim grants his stamp of approval on her relationship. Buff plans to elope with Gabriel on her mother's wedding day, but 'unpredictable' is Gabriel's middle name.
Who directed Daughters Courageous?
Daughters Courageous was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Daughters Courageous?
The principal cast of Daughters Courageous includes John Garfield, Claude Rains, Jeffrey Lynn, Fay Bainter, Donald Crisp.
When was Daughters Courageous released and how long is it?
Daughters Courageous was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Daughters Courageous?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daughters Courageous was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daughters Courageous?
Daughters Courageous holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).