Captain January (1936)

Name: Captain January
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: 1936
Duration: 77 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Shirley Temple, Guy Kibbee, Slim Summerville, Buddy Ebsen, Sara Haden

1h 17m United States of America

Comedy Family

Plot

Star, a young girl raised by a lighthouse keeper after losing her parents to a tragic drowning, faces an unexpected challenge when a truant officer insists she attend boarding school. Just as her life appears to be upended, her relatives step in to save her from this fate. The bond between Star and her caretaker is tested, highlighting themes of love, family, and resilience against the backdrop of coastal life. Captivating and heartfelt, Captain January tells a timeless story of childhood and the search for belonging.

Cast

Shirley Temple Guy Kibbee Slim Summerville Buddy Ebsen Sara Haden Jane Darwell June Lang Jerry Tucker Nella Walker George Irving Si Jenks William Benedict Frank Darien Mary MacLaren Geneva Sawyer