Captain Hurricane
Originally released in 1935. Captain Hurricane is a comedy/drama film. directed by John S. Robertson. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Barton, Helen Westley, and Helen Mack
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Budget
$208
Production budget
Box Office
$150
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Barton
as Capt. Zenas Henry Brewster
Helen Westley
as Abbie Howland
Helen Mack
as Susan 'Matey' Ann
Gene Lockhart
as Capt. Jeremiah Taylor
Henry Travers
as Capt. Ben
Douglas Walton
as Jimmy Howell
Otto Hoffman
as Silas Coffin
Edward Van Sloan
as Man at Susan Ann's Bedside
Wade Boteler
as Freighter Captain
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Dave
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $208
- Revenue
- $150
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
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 Howla...
Who directed Captain Hurricane?
Captain Hurricane was directed by John S. Robertson.
How long is Captain Hurricane?
Captain Hurricane has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Captain Hurricane released?
Captain Hurricane was released on March 1, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Captain Hurricane?
The main cast of Captain Hurricane includes James Barton, Helen Westley, Helen Mack, Gene Lockhart, Henry Travers.