The Captain Is a Lady
"You'll say "I don't know when I've laughed so much"!"
Originally released in 1940. The Captain Is a Lady is a comedy film. directed by Robert B. Sinclair. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Coburn, Beulah Bondi, and Virginia Grey
Synopsis
Because of a bad investment, Captain and Mrs. Peabody are evicted from their home. Mrs. Peabody finds lodging at a retirement home, but as only single women are allowed, the Captain has to make other arrangements. However, after witnessing their tearful goodbye, the home's residents vote to allow the couple to move in together. The Captain is a reluctant lodger, uncomfortable at being surrounded by so much femininity, and bristles when his pals start referring to him as "Old Lady". The time has come for Captain Peabody to reassert his manhood!
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charles Coburn
as Captain Abe Peabody
Beulah Bondi
as Angie Peabody
Virginia Grey
as Mary Peabody
Helen Broderick
as Nancy Crocker
Billie Burke
as Blossy Stort
Dan Dailey
as Perth Nickerson (as Dan Dailey Jr.)
Helen Westley
as Abigail Morrow
Cecil Cunningham
as Mrs. Jane Homans
Marjorie Main
as Sarah May Willett
Clem Bevans
as Samuel Darby
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Captain Is a Lady about?
Because of a bad investment, Captain and Mrs. Peabody are evicted from their home. Mrs. Peabody finds lodging at a retirement home, but as only single women are allowed, the Captain has to make oth...
Who directed The Captain Is a Lady?
The Captain Is a Lady was directed by Robert B. Sinclair.
How long is The Captain Is a Lady?
The Captain Is a Lady has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was The Captain Is a Lady released?
The Captain Is a Lady was released on June 21, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Captain Is a Lady?
The main cast of The Captain Is a Lady includes Charles Coburn, Beulah Bondi, Virginia Grey, Helen Broderick, Billie Burke.