Expert: Mel - 10/18/2006

Question
Looking for the name of a movie about the boy of a rich family who falls off a ship crossing the Atlantic and is picked up by a fishing vessel where he has to earn his keep.  He is given a musical instrument like guitar.

Answer
Hello Bob,

That's "Captains Courageous" from 1937. It starred Freddie Bartholomew, Spencer Tracy, Lionel Barrymore, Melvyn Douglas and Mickey Rooney.

"Harvey Cheyne is a spoiled brat used to having his own way. When a prank goes wrong onboard an ocean liner Harvey ends up overboard and nearly drowns. Fortunately he's picked up by a fishing boat just heading out for the season. He tries to bribe the crew into returning early to collect a reward but none of them believe him. Stranded on the boat he must adapt to the ways of the fishermen and learn more about the real world."

Here's a link: http://www.filmsite.org/capt.html

Glad to be of help. Cheers........Mel.