Captain Caution
“Fighting Rogues of the sea...they struck terror in the hearts of men and captured hearts of women!”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Alan Ladd
Newton
Miles Mander
Lieut. Strope
El Brendel
Slushy
Roscoe Ates
Chips
Andrew Tombes
Sad Eyes
Aubrey Mather
Mr. Potter
J. Pat O'Malley
Fish Peddler
Lloyd Corrigan
Capt. Stannage
Ted Osborne
Capt. Decatur
Ann Codee
Landlady
Romaine Callender
English Officer
Pierre Watkin
American Consul
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Grover Jones
- Original Score
- Phil Ohman
- Original Title
- Captain Caution
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Grover Jones, Kenneth Roberts
Phil Ohman
Norbert Brodine
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Grover Jones
Screenplay
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Caution
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Caution about?
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.
Who directed Captain Caution?
Captain Caution was directed by Richard Wallace.
Who stars in Captain Caution?
The principal cast of Captain Caution includes Victor Mature, Louise Platt, Leo Carrillo, Bruce Cabot, Robert Barrat.
When was Captain Caution released and how long is it?
Captain Caution was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Caution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Caution was composed by Phil Ohman.
Is Captain Caution based on a book or true story?
Captain Caution is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenneth Roberts".