Tugboat Annie
"Based on the Saturday Evening Post story"
Originally released in 1933. Tugboat Annie is a comedy/drama film. directed by Mervyn LeRoy. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Marie Dressler, Wallace Beery, and Robert Young
Synopsis
Tugboat, the Narcissus, is owned and captained by Annie Brennan, and among her crew are her alcoholic but good-natured husband, Terry, and her conscientious son, Alec. Annie continually loses business because of Terry's drunken mistakes. Alec wants to quit school to work on the tug full time, but Annie will not sacrifice her son's education. A grown Alec has followed in his mother's footsteps and becomes a mariner, but a more upscale one as the captain of a luxury liner. Alec returns home with his fiancée, Pat - the boss' daughter - with a grand plan to save Annie from the life that drunkard Terry has provided her. But ultimately, it's Annie and Terry that need to be Alec's savior, and by their move show him the meaning of true commitment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 1933
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Marie Dressler
as Annie
Wallace Beery
as Terry (Husband)
Robert Young
as Alec (Son)
Maureen O'Sullivan
as Patricia 'Pat' Severn
Willard Robertson
as Red Severn
Tammany Young
as Shif'less
Frankie Darro
as Alec, as a Child
Jack Pennick
as Pete
Paul Hurst
as Sam
Willie Fung
as Chow, the Cook (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tugboat Annie about?
Tugboat, the Narcissus, is owned and captained by Annie Brennan, and among her crew are her alcoholic but good-natured husband, Terry, and her conscientious son, Alec. Annie continually loses busin...
Who directed Tugboat Annie?
Tugboat Annie was directed by Mervyn LeRoy.
How long is Tugboat Annie?
Tugboat Annie has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Tugboat Annie released?
Tugboat Annie was released on August 4, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tugboat Annie?
The main cast of Tugboat Annie includes Marie Dressler, Wallace Beery, Robert Young, Maureen O'Sullivan, Willard Robertson.