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  • Captain China (1950)
  • Passed
    97 min | Action, Adventure, Romance
Captain China (1950)
Passed
97 min | Action, Adventure, Romance

Charles Chinnough, aka Captain China, washed ashore off his ship during a storm, is later rescued, but is relieved of duty after his former first mate, Brendensen (who thought he was dead), and two aides testify falsely against him in a ...See moreCharles Chinnough, aka Captain China, washed ashore off his ship during a storm, is later rescued, but is relieved of duty after his former first mate, Brendensen (who thought he was dead), and two aides testify falsely against him in a hearing concerning the loss of his ship. Seeking to clear his name, he books passage on a ship commanded by Brendensen.He and Brendensen both fall for a passenger, Kim Mitchell. Later, a raging storm at sea has the cowardly Brendensen turning the command of the ship over to Chinnough. This serves to help Chinnough clear his name. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Writers
John Bagni (story) | Gwen Bagni (story) (screenplay) | Lewis R. Foster (screenplay)
Composer
Cinematographer
John Alton (photographed by)
Editor
Howard A. Smith (as Howard Smith)
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Updated Feb 2, 1950

Release date
Feb 2, 1950 (United States)

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26 cast members
Name Known for
John Payne
Charles S. Chinnough aka Captain China Charles S. Chinnough aka Captain China   See fewer
Gail Russell
Kim Mitchell Kim Mitchell   See fewer
Jeffrey Lynn
Capt. George Brendensen Capt. George Brendensen   See fewer
Lon Chaney Jr.
Red Lynch (as Lon Chaney) Red Lynch (as Lon Chaney)   See fewer
Edgar Bergen
Mr. Haasvelt Mr. Haasvelt   See fewer
Ellen Corby
Miss Endicott Miss Endicott   See fewer
Ilka GrĂ¼ning
Mrs. Haasvelt (as Ilka Gruning) Mrs. Haasvelt (as Ilka Gruning)   See fewer
Keith Richards
Alberts Alberts   See fewer
John Bagni
Sparks Sparks   See fewer
Ray Hyke
Michaels Michaels   See fewer
Walter Reed
Martin Martin   See fewer
Paul Hogan
Speer Speer   See fewer
Zon Murray
Gus (as Zonn Murray) Gus (as Zonn Murray)   See fewer
Wallace Scott
Scotty (as Wally Scott) Scotty (as Wally Scott)   See fewer
Reed Howes
Blake Blake   See fewer
Charles Regan
Wade (as Charlie Regan) Wade (as Charlie Regan)   See fewer
Erville Alderson
Doctor on Tamura Island (uncredited) Doctor on Tamura Island (uncredited)   See fewer
Art Foster
Mate on Rescue Ship (uncredited) Mate on Rescue Ship (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Hayden
Ship Line Owner (uncredited) Ship Line Owner (uncredited)   See fewer
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