Freddie Bartholomew gave a great performance and was more deserving of an Oscar than a miscast Tracy with his ludicrous attempt at a Portuguese accent. However the story does not make sense, especially as Harvey was supposed to be ten instead of sixteen as he was in Kipling's novel. One could hardly expect him to be independent at that age. Melvyn Douglas gives a typically bland performance as Harvey's father.
Review of Captains Courageous
