The Captain's Kid_
"...A HALF-PINT PIRATES AND A TWO-QUART LIAR"
In this children's adventure, the children of a small town are enthralled by the tales of the town drunk.
Starring
May Robson, Sybil Jason, Guy Kibbee
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Captain's Kid was released 90 years ago in 1936.
Overview
In this children's adventure, the children of a small town are enthralled by the tales of the town drunk.
The Captain's Kid is a Music, Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 12m.
CAST (20)
May Robson
Aunt Marcia Prentiss
Sybil Jason
Abigail Prentiss
Guy Kibbee
Asa Plunkett
Jane Bryan
Betsy Ann Prentiss
Fred Lawrence
Tom Squires
Dick Purcell
George Chester
Mary Treen
Libby, the Housekeeper
Gus Shy
John 'Johnny' Shores, the Chauffeur
MA
Maude Allen
Mabel
Granville Bates
Sheriff Pengast
Victor Potel
Deputy Jake Hutchinson
George E. Stone
Steve
Gordon Hart
Mayor Bart Cabot
Tom Wilson
Bill Brown
Robert Emmett Keane
Mister Bridges, a Lawyer
JW
Jack Wise
Weymouth, the Hotel Desk Clerk
Joseph E. Bernard
Courtroom Spectator
HC
Hal Craig
Motorcycle Policeman
Joseph Crehan
Deputy Coroner Frank Knickerbocker
JC
Joe Cunningham
Jury Foreman
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Captain's Kid about?
In this children's adventure, the children of a small town are enthralled by the tales of the town drunk.
How long is The Captain's Kid?
The Captain's Kid has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in The Captain's Kid?
The cast of The Captain's Kid includes May Robson, Sybil Jason, Guy Kibbee, Jane Bryan, Fred Lawrence.
What is the rating of The Captain's Kid?
The Captain's Kid has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Music
Comedy
Drama