Daughters Courageous (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, Daughters Courageous is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 107 minutes. “It's Another 'Four Daughters' Hit! And they're gayer than ever, sweeter than ever, better than ever before!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her 1st husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years earlier. The worldly wanderer Jim gets a cool family reception at first but his warm personality gradually wins the affections of his four daughters. In fact, youngest daughter Buff, who has her eye on a maverick of her own in Gabriel Lopez, is pleased when Jim grants his stamp of approval on her relationship. Buff plans to elope with Gabriel on her mother's wedding day, but 'unpredictable' is Gabriel's middle name.
Who’s in it. Daughters Courageous stars John Garfield as Gabriel Lopez, Claude Rains as Jim Masters, Priscilla Lane as Buff Masters and Rosemary Lane as Tinka Masters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Daughters Courageous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daughters Courageous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daughters Courageous tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daughters Courageous (1939)?
- In US, Daughters Courageous is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Daughters Courageous worth watching?
- Daughters Courageous holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daughters Courageous?
- Daughters Courageous stars John Garfield, Claude Rains, Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane and Lola Lane.
- When was Daughters Courageous released?
- Daughters Courageous was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.