Review of Captains Courageous (1937) by Barbara L — 16 May 2008

First saw this movie in a hotel room on tv. Don't know what I like about it, but I just love it!

This review of Captains Courageous (1937) was written by Barbara L on 16 May 2008.

Captains Courageous has generally received very positive reviews.

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