Review of Captains Courageous (1937) by Gunnar I — 26 Dec 2014

Easily one of greatest american films ever made. A true Masterpiece, from Victor Fleming.

This review of Captains Courageous (1937) was written by Gunnar I on 26 Dec 2014.

Captains Courageous has generally received very positive reviews.

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