Captains Courageous (1937 film)
- Freddie Bartholomew: Harvey
- Spencer Tracy: Manuel
- Lionel Barrymore: Disco
- Melvyn Douglas: Mr. Cheyne
- Charley Grapewin: Uncle Salters
- Mickey Rooney: Dan
- John Carradine: Long Jack
- Oscar O'Shea: Cushman
- Walter Kingsford: Dr. Finley
Manuel is an American adventure film directed by Victor Fleming from 1937, based on the novel Captains Courageous (1896 ) by Rudyard Kipling.
Action
The spoiled Harvey, whose father is a successful entrepreneur, is suspended for a bribe from school. His father is said to bring him in spite of his work, to reason. The two go on a cruise, when the boy falls overboard. The fisherman Manuel saves the boy, who now once again trying to push through his head. The captain immediately had to change course and bring him home. But the captain has other plans. For a small wage to Harvey remain as a sailor on board. Work is really not Harveys strength, but the experiences on the journey make him the time another person.
Criticism
The lexicon of the International film refers to the production as a psychologically accurate, discreet and exciting adventure narrated film.
Background
This production was the first film for MGM, which was shown on television ( 1955).
A surprised Spencer Tracy discovered that his Oscar inscription Dick Tracy had - the error of an engraver. Tracy later got a new statue with his name. Since this incident, only statues still be contracted without a name. The names are nachgraviert later.
Fleming and the writers changed the story crucial: here it was the fisherman Manuel and not the captain Disco Troop, the instrumental particular the education of boys. In addition, we had the figure of Manuel die differently than in the book, as he protected the boy. Thus, the film was precisely in those sentimental line, which tried to avoid Kipling.