Review of Captains Courageous (1937) by Justin D — 02 May 2011

Was the first MGM film to be shown on television, in 1955. -- IMDb Trivia: Captains Courageous (1937).

This review of Captains Courageous (1937) was written by Justin D on 02 May 2011.

Captains Courageous has generally received very positive reviews.

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