Courage (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film
Released in 1930, Courage is a drama film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Belle Bennett plays as the widowed mother of seven children living in Sioux City, Iowa. She moves with them to Cambridge, Massachusetts in order to educate her children with culture and give them every advantage. Bennett, who is unversed in financial matters, soon faces poverty for herself and her children. She takes out a loan from an unscrupulous lender (played by Richard Tucker), who is so impressed by the charm and valiant spirit of Bennett than he neglects to ask her for collateral. Bennett, however, is only able to partially pay her creditors. Marion Nixon, Bennett's eldest daughter, is shocked by her mother's actions and attempts to sacrifice herself to Tucker in order to clear her mother's obligations, even though she is engaged to marry a well to do Harvard undergraduate, played by Rex Bell. This film is believed lost.
Who’s in it. Courage stars Belle Bennett as Mary Colbrook, Marian Nixon as Muriel Colbrook, Rex Bell as Lynn Willard and Richard Tucker as James Rudlin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Courage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Courage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Courage (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Courage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Courage?
- Courage stars Belle Bennett, Marian Nixon, Rex Bell, Richard Tucker and Blanche Friderici.
- When was Courage released?
- Courage was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.