Overview

Cappy Ricks, a crusty old sea captain, returns home from a long voyage to discover that his family and his business are in chaos--his daughter is set to marry a nitwit that he can't stand, and his future mother-in-law has taken over everything and is set to merge his business with that of a rival company. Worst of all, though, is that she--in the interests of "progress"--has completely automated his beloved ship, "Electra"!. He sets out to put an end to all this foolishness and comes up with what he thinks is a foolproof plan.

Cast

Walter Brennan, Mary Brian, Lyle Talbot, Frank Shields, Frank Melton, Georgia Caine

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What is "Affairs of Cappy Ricks" about?

Cappy Ricks, a crusty old sea captain, returns home from a long voyage to discover that his family and his business are in chaos--his daughter is set to marry a nitwit that he can't stand, and his future mother-in-law has taken over everything and is set to merge his business with that of a rival company. Worst of all, though, is that she--in the interests of "progress"--has completely automated his beloved ship, "Electra"!. He sets out to put an end to all this foolishness and comes up with what he thinks is a foolproof plan.

When was "Affairs of Cappy Ricks" released?

Affairs of Cappy Ricks was released in 1937.

Who stars in "Affairs of Cappy Ricks"?

The cast includes Walter Brennan, Mary Brian, Lyle Talbot, Frank Shields.

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