Captain Caution (1940): Cast
Captain Caution is a 1940 action adventure film directed by Richard Wallace, starring Robert Barrat as Capt. Dorman, Bruce Cabot and J. Pat O'Malley. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hal Roach Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Captain Caution About?
The premise of Captain Caution without spoilers.
Rogues of the sea spread terror among men and win the affection of women. After her father’s death, a determined young woman aids a brave young officer in assuming command of their vessel, leading the crew against British forces in the War of 1812.
Captain Caution Themes & Keywords
· 25 tags- bare chested male
- war of 1812
- brandy
- damsel in distress
- deception
- coast of maine
- treachery
- reprisal
- retribution
- violence
- 1810s
- male female relationship
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- hand to hand combat
- final showdown
- flintlock pistol
- flintlock rifle
- slave-trader
- sea captain
- romantic rivalry
- father daughter relationship
- false accusation
- burial at sea
- british navy
- boxing match
- character name in title
Captain Caution Cast & Characters
Robert Barrat leads the cast as Capt. Dorman, with Bruce Cabot as Lehrman Slade and J. Pat O'Malley as Fish Peddler. Directed by Richard Wallace; 48 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Wallace
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Robert Barrat as Capt. Dorman -
Bruce Cabot as Lehrman Slade -
J. Pat O'Malley as Fish Peddler - William H. O'Brien as English Sailor Who Pleads for Water
Also Starring in Captain Caution
· 44 more- Pierre Watkin American Consul
- Stanley Blystone Tough Sailor in Brig
- Bud Jamison Blinks
- Olaf Hytten Stannage's Officer Aide
- John George Sailor (uncredited)
- Ethan Laidlaw Prisoner in Brig
- Colin Kenny Jim - English Ship's Brig Officer
- Francis McDonald French Seaman in Pub
- George Lloyd Sailor Drinking Emetic
- Leyland Hodgson English Ship's Brig Officer
- Bud Geary Sailor
- Alan Ladd Newton
- Lloyd Corrigan Capt. Stannage
- Tom Coleman Sailor
- Louise Platt Corunna Dorman
- James Dime Sailor / Barfly in Pub
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- Andrew Tombes Sad Eyes
- Jack Perry Sailor
- Miles Mander Lieut. Strope
- Constantine Romanoff Sailor
- Victor Mature Daniel 'Dan' Marvin
- Frank Lackteen Mr. Furneaux - Slade's Mate
- Ted Billings Prisoner in Brig
- Jean Del Val French Officer
- Roscoe Ates Chips
- Charles Morton Sailor
- Jack Curtis Sailor
- Leo Carrillo Lucien Argandeau
- Aubrey Mather Mr. Potter
- Ann Codee Landlady
- Budd Fine Sailor
- Gene Morgan Hatch
- El Brendel Slushy
- Philip Sleeman Barfly in Pub
- Martin Faust Marty - Lookout
- Sven Hugo Borg Sailor
- Romaine Callender English Officer
- Vivienne Osborne Victorine Argandeau
- Anthony Marsh Lt. Briggs
- Ted Osborne Capt. Decatur
- Clifford Severn Travers
- William Sundholm Bill - a Sailor
- Colin Mackenzie Sailor
- Carl Mudge Sailor
More from Richard Wallace
More films directed by Richard Wallace: One Hour in Wonderland, A Kiss for Corliss, Adventure in Baltimore and Let’s Live a Little.
Captain Caution Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “I ribelli dei sette mari” and “Überfall auf die Olive Branch”.
- Also known as
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- I ribelli dei sette mari
- Überfall auf die Olive Branch
- Attention capitaine
- El capitán cautela
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Captain Caution FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Captain Caution, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Captain Caution?
Captain Caution runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Captain Caution released?
Captain Caution was released on August 9, 1940.
Who directed Captain Caution?
Captain Caution was directed by Richard Wallace.
More films by Richard Wallace Who is in the cast of Captain Caution?
Captain Caution stars Robert Barrat as Capt. Dorman, Bruce Cabot as Lehrman Slade and J. Pat O'Malley as Fish Peddler, among 48 credited actors.
Does Captain Caution have a post-credit scene?
No. Captain Caution has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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