Captain Calamity (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, Captain Calamity is an action and adventure film directed by John Reinhardt, running about 60 minutes. “The Screen's Newest Action-Singing Sensation as a Two-Fisted Sea Ranger Who Loved to Fight and Fought to Love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A South Seas skipper fights off thieves and pirates who are after a lost treasure.
Who’s in it. Captain Calamity stars George Houston as (Cap't) Bill Jones, Marian Nixon as Madge, Vince Barnett as Burp and Crane Wilbur as Dr. Kelkey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Captain Calamity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Captain Calamity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Captain Calamity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Captain Calamity (1936)?
- In US, Captain Calamity is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Captain Calamity worth watching?
- Captain Calamity holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Captain Calamity?
- Captain Calamity stars George Houston, Marian Nixon, Vince Barnett, Crane Wilbur and Juan Torena.
- When was Captain Calamity released?
- Captain Calamity was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.