The Captain is a Lady
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Synopsis
Because of a bad investment, Captain and Mrs. Peabody are evicted from their home. Mrs. Peabody finds lodging at a retirement home, but as only single women are allowed, the Captain has to make other arrangements. However, after witnessing their tearful goodbye, the home's residents vote to allow the couple to move in together. The Captain is a reluctant lodger, uncomfortable at being surrounded by so much femininity, and bristles when his pals start referring to him as "Old Lady". The time has come for Captain Peabody to reassert his manhood!
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Charles Coburn
Captain Abe Peabody
Beulah Bondi
Angie Peabody
Virginia Grey
Mary Peabody
Helen Broderick
Nancy Crocker
Billie Burke
Blossy Stort
Dan Dailey
Perth Nickerson (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Helen Westley
Abigail Morrow
Cecil Cunningham
Mrs. Jane Homans
Marjorie Main
Sarah May Willett
Clem Bevans
Samuel Darby
Francis Pierlot
Roger Bartlett
Tom Fadden
Pucey Kintner
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert B. Sinclair
- Screenplay & Story
- Louise Forsslund
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Captain is a Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert B. Sinclair
Louise Forsslund
Bronislau Kaper
Leonard Smith
Frank E. Hull
Frederick Stephani
Department Leadership Roster
Robert B. Sinclair
Director
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
Frank E. Hull
Editor
Frederick Stephani
Producer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Captain is a Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Captain is a Lady about?
Because of a bad investment, Captain and Mrs. Peabody are evicted from their home. Mrs. Peabody finds lodging at a retirement home, but as only single women are allowed, the Captain has to make other arrangements. However, after witnessing their tearful goodbye, the home's residents vote to allow the couple to move in together. The Captain is a reluctant lodger, uncomfortable at being surrounded by so much femininity, and bristles when his pals start referring to him as "Old Lady". The time has come for Captain Peabody to reassert his manhood!
Who directed The Captain is a Lady?
The Captain is a Lady was directed by Robert B. Sinclair.
Who stars in The Captain is a Lady?
The principal cast of The Captain is a Lady includes Charles Coburn, Beulah Bondi, Virginia Grey, Helen Broderick, Billie Burke.
When was The Captain is a Lady released and how long is it?
The Captain is a Lady was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Captain is a Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Captain is a Lady was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is The Captain is a Lady based on a book or true story?
The Captain is a Lady is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louise Forsslund".