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Captain China

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 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.

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Cast & Crew See All

John Payne
Charles S. Chinnough aka Captain China
Gail Russell
Kim Mitchell
Jeffrey Lynn
Capt. George Brendensen

Awards

  • 1950 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March) - winner