tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post1873658387566105780..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Spencer Tracy Gives an Oscar-winning Performance in Captains CourageousRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-39878780392348241082010-05-03T21:23:33.190-04:002010-05-03T21:23:33.190-04:00Kim, Another Awesome review! This one of my favori...Kim, Another Awesome review! This one of my favorite Spencer Tracy films. I thought Freddie Bartholomew, gave a very convincing performance as a fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne Jr, transforming from a spoiled brat to a young caring young man. The ending is one I will never forget.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-10764727884437309752010-05-03T15:31:25.487-04:002010-05-03T15:31:25.487-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-28286913852004124082010-05-02T00:17:50.161-04:002010-05-02T00:17:50.161-04:00Thanks for the good feedback. Rick and Becky, I ag...Thanks for the good feedback. Rick and Becky, I agree about some of Tracy's best work coming later in his career. He is beyond memorable in Inherit the Wind, Judgment at Nuremburg and Bad Day at Black Rock. <br /><br />Paul, I hadn't heard how he picked up the accent for this film. You are always full of interesting tidbits of information.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-31857549212390573092010-05-01T12:33:21.926-04:002010-05-01T12:33:21.926-04:00Well done piece of writing, Kim, about one of the ...Well done piece of writing, Kim, about one of the greatest actors ever. His Hepburn-paired films were fun, but his best work was as you say, on his own. I haven't seen Captains for a while, but will never forget that heartbreaking scene of Manuel's death. Tracy did so many good films - Edison the Man, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, - but like Rick, I love his later work. Who could forget his thoughtful judge in Judgment at Nuremburg, or the passionate lawyer in Inherit the Wind? Captains was his early genius that would come to fruition with later great performances. Thanks, Kim, for a tribute to a great actor and a great movie.ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-60077325137398775202010-05-01T01:31:35.298-04:002010-05-01T01:31:35.298-04:00Kim - Thanks for a beautifully well-written and tr...Kim - Thanks for a beautifully well-written and truly enjoyable blog. I tend to agree with you about Tracy's pairing with Hepburn - hadn't really thought about it before, but their films together do tend to overshadow his other work. "Captains Courageous" is the first film of his I remember seeing (at one time it was often aired on TV). What child (brat or non-brat) didn't fall under the spell of "Manuel"? Such a fine performance - really one of Tracy's signature roles. He is memorable in so many films...and on the lighter side - without Hepburn - is one of my favorites, "Father of the Bride."The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-36632676462604393342010-04-30T23:50:34.870-04:002010-04-30T23:50:34.870-04:00Another well-done review, Kim. I haven't seen ...Another well-done review, Kim. I haven't seen CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS in a long time, but remember it being a solid, effective film. Personally, I tend to favor Spencer Tracy's post-1940s performances in films like BAD DAY AT BLACK ROCK and INHERIT THE WIND. I agree that he's too often thought of as half of Tracy & Hepburn!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-22826449462881058912010-04-30T19:54:44.409-04:002010-04-30T19:54:44.409-04:00Kim ,wonderful post.I love this film ,one of Victo...Kim ,wonderful post.I love this film ,one of Victor Fleming's best.Freddie got top billing over Spencer (can you believe it?) Any way when Spenser was asked how he came up with Manuel's accent, He said he just hung around San Pedro CA's(LA Harbor)fishing fleet and picked it up.Paul 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11500682719536011343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-68395822617355211342010-04-30T19:01:44.527-04:002010-04-30T19:01:44.527-04:00What a lovely tribute you have given to Spencer Tr...What a lovely tribute you have given to Spencer Tracy, Kim! I especially love the picture you selected with Manuel and his "little fish" whom he rescued from the sea. Tracy is positively glowing in it!<br /><br />This is indeed an endearing coming of age story. Tracy had a very fatherly quality about him. Maybe it was the way he spoke with such assurance and conviction. <br /><br />Your excellent review reminds me that I need to revisit this film again. Bravo, Kim!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.com