Captain January(1936)
A classic of childish heartache, courage, and laughter!
Captain January Synopsis
A little girl named Star lives with a lighthouse keeper who rescued her when her parents drowned. A truant officer decides she should go to boarding school, but she's rescued by relatives.
Captain January (1936) is a comedy and family film directed by David Butler, released on April 17, 1936 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville and Buddy Ebsen. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- David Butler
- Writers:
- Laura E. Richards, Sam Hellman, Gladys Lehman
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
Captain January (1936) Trailer
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Captain January Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Temple
as Star
Guy Kibbee
as Captain January
Slim Summerville
as Captain Nazro
Buddy Ebsen
as Paul Roberts
Sara Haden
as Agatha Morgan
Jane Darwell
as Eliza Croft
June Lang
as Mary Marshall
Jerry Tucker
as Cyril Morgan
Nella Walker
as Mrs. Mason
George Irving
as John Mason
Jim Farley
as Deputy Sheriff
Si Jenks
as Old Sailor
Key crew
Directed by David Butler, written by Laura E. Richards, Sam Hellman and Gladys Lehman.
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Captain January Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 22 ratings.
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Captain January – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Captain January online?
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Captain January (1936) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and MovieMe. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Captain January?
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The main cast of Captain January (1936) includes Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville, Buddy Ebsen and Sara Haden. The film was directed by David Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Captain January released?
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Captain January was released on April 17, 1936 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Captain January worth watching?
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Captain January (1936) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Captain January?
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Yes. The official Captain January trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.