Daughters Courageous
"It's Another 'Four Daughters' Hit! And they're gayer than ever, sweeter than ever, better than ever before!"
Originally released in 1939. Daughters Courageous is a drama/romance film. directed by Michael Curtiz.
Starring John Garfield, Claude Rains, and Jeffrey Lynn
Synopsis
Nan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her first husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years earlier. The worldly wanderer Jim gets a cool family reception at first but his warm personality gradually wins the affections of his four daughters. In fact, youngest daughter Buff, who has her eye on a maverick of her own in Gabriel Lopez, is pleased when Jim grants his stamp of approval on her relationship. Buff plans to elope with Gabriel on her mother's wedding day, but 'unpredictable' is Gabriel's middle name.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Garfield
as Gabriel Lopez
Claude Rains
as Jim Masters
Jeffrey Lynn
as John S. 'Johnny' Heming
Fay Bainter
as Nancy 'Nan' Masters
Donald Crisp
as Samuel 'Sam' Sloane
May Robson
as Penny, the Housekeeper
Frank McHugh
as George
Dick Foran
as Eddie Moore
George Humbert
as Manuel Lopez
Berton Churchill
as Judge Henry Hornsby
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daughters Courageous about?
Nan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her first husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years e...
Who directed Daughters Courageous?
Daughters Courageous was directed by Michael Curtiz.
How long is Daughters Courageous?
Daughters Courageous has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Daughters Courageous released?
Daughters Courageous was released on June 23, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Daughters Courageous?
The main cast of Daughters Courageous includes John Garfield, Claude Rains, Jeffrey Lynn, Fay Bainter, Donald Crisp.