Captain January
“A classic of childish heartache, courage, and laughter!”
Synopsis
A little girl named Star lives with a lighthouse keeper who rescued her when her parents drowned. A truant officer decides she should go to boarding school, but she's rescued by relatives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Captain January - Trailer (1936) Starring Shirley Temple
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-02-17
Top Cast
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Shirley Temple
Star
Guy Kibbee
Captain January
Slim Summerville
Captain Nazro
Buddy Ebsen
Paul Roberts
Sara Haden
Agatha Morgan
Jane Darwell
Eliza Croft
June Lang
Mary Marshall
Jerry Tucker
Cyril Morgan
Nella Walker
Mrs. Mason
George Irving
John Mason
Jim Farley
Deputy Sheriff
Si Jenks
Old Sailor
William Benedict
Telegram Delivery Boy (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Slocum (uncredited)
Mary MacLaren
Governess (uncredited)
Geneva Sawyer
Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 29, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Tugend, Sam Hellman, Gladys Lehman
- Original Title
- Captain January
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Harry Tugend, Sam Hellman, Gladys Lehman, Laura E. Richards
John F. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
David Butler
Director
Harry Tugend
Screenplay
Sam Hellman
Screenplay
Gladys Lehman
Screenplay
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain January
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What is Captain January about?
A little girl named Star lives with a lighthouse keeper who rescued her when her parents drowned. A truant officer decides she should go to boarding school, but she's rescued by relatives.
Who directed Captain January?
Captain January was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in Captain January?
The principal cast of Captain January includes Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville, Buddy Ebsen, Sara Haden.
When was Captain January released and how long is it?
Captain January was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain January?
Captain January holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).