Captain Hurricane (1935)
Zenas Brewster is a seafaring man with a bad reputation. Notorious for his tempestuous nature, Brewster has earned the nickname of "Captain Hurricane." Brewster is smitten with neighbor Abbie Howland, but she doesn't like his temperament. After a period of retirement, a bad investment puts Brewster back at work on the sea. And when fire overtakes his ship, Hurricane proves heroic, selflessly rescuing his crew from a grisly and deadly fate.
Director: John S. Robertson
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: March 1, 1935
Cast
- James Barton - Capt. Zenas Henry Brewster
- Helen Westley - Abbie Howland
- Helen Mack - Susan 'Matey' Ann
- Gene Lockhart - Capt. Jeremiah Taylor
- Henry Travers - Capt. Ben
- Douglas Walton - Jimmy Howell
- Otto Hoffman - Silas Coffin
- Edward Van Sloan - Man at Susan Ann's Bedside
- Wade Boteler - Freighter Captain
- Lon Chaney Jr. - Dave
Screenplay
- Sara Ware Bassett (Novel)
- Josephine Lovett (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Lucien N. Andriot
Editing: George Hively
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $208
Box Office: $150
Original Language: en
Themes
Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Rekindled High School Romance
Keywords
romance, sailor, cape cod
More Films by Director: John S. Robertson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Captain Hurricane about?
- Zenas Brewster is a seafaring man with a bad reputation. Notorious for his tempestuous nature, Brewster has earned the nickname of "Captain Hurricane." Brewster is smitten with neighbor Abbie Howland, but she doesn't like his temperament. After a period of retirement, a bad investment puts Brewster back at work on the sea. And when fire overtakes his ship, Hurricane proves heroic, selflessly rescuing his crew from a grisly and deadly fate.
- Who directed Captain Hurricane?
- Captain Hurricane was directed by John S. Robertson.
- Who stars in Captain Hurricane?
- Captain Hurricane stars James Barton, Helen Westley, Helen Mack, Gene Lockhart, Henry Travers, Douglas Walton.
- How long is Captain Hurricane?
- Captain Hurricane has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Captain Hurricane?
- Captain Hurricane is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Captain Hurricane?
- Captain Hurricane had a budget of $208.
- How much did Captain Hurricane gross?
- Captain Hurricane grossed $150 worldwide.
- Where was Captain Hurricane produced?
- Captain Hurricane was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Captain Hurricane?
- The themes of Captain Hurricane include: Old-Fashioned Love: Letters and Longing, Love Between Older Man and Younger Woman, Falling in Love Unexpectedly, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Rekindled High School Romance.