Review of Captains Courageous (1937) by Zhani L — 25 Oct 2007

Spencer tracy won an award for this performance and its not hard the see why, just brilliant directing, another great black and white, great screenplay.

This review of Captains Courageous (1937) was written by Zhani L on 25 Oct 2007.

Captains Courageous has generally received very positive reviews.

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