The Captain Is a Lady (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film
Released in 1940, The Captain Is a Lady is a comedy film directed by Robert B. Sinclair, running about 65 minutes. “You'll say "I don't know when I've laughed so much"!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Because of a bad investment, Captain and Mrs. Peabody are evicted from their home. Mrs. Peabody finds lodging at a retirement home, but as only single women are allowed, the Captain has to make other arrangements. However, after witnessing their tearful goodbye, the home's residents vote to allow the couple to move in together. The Captain is a reluctant lodger, uncomfortable at being surrounded by so much femininity, and bristles when his pals start referring to him as "Old Lady". The time has come for Captain Peabody to reassert his manhood!
Who’s in it. The Captain Is a Lady stars Charles Coburn as Captain Abe Peabody, Beulah Bondi as Angie Peabody, Virginia Grey as Mary Peabody and Helen Broderick as Nancy Crocker, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Captain Is a Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Captain Is a Lady tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Captain Is a Lady (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Captain Is a Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Captain Is a Lady?
- The Captain Is a Lady stars Charles Coburn, Beulah Bondi, Virginia Grey, Helen Broderick and Billie Burke.
- When was The Captain Is a Lady released?
- The Captain Is a Lady was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.