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Affairs of Cappy Ricks
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Affairs of Cappy Ricks

1937-05-24 · 61 min · ★ 4.8

Comedy · Drama

Cappy Ricks, a crusty old sea captain, returns home from a long voyage to discover that his family and his business are in chaos--his daughter is set to marry a nitwit that he can't stand, and his future mother-in-law has taken over everything and is set to merge his business with that of a rival company. Worst of all, though, is that she--in the interests of "progress"--has completely automated his beloved ship, "Electra"!. He sets out to put an end to all this foolishness and comes up with what he thinks is a foolproof plan.

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Directors
Ralph Staub
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Walter BrennanWalter BrennanCappy Ricks
Mary BrianMary BrianFrances 'Frankie' Ricks
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotBill Peck
Frank ShieldsFrank ShieldsWaldo P. Bottomly Jr.
Frank MeltonFrank MeltonMatt Peasely
Georgia CaineGeorgia CaineMrs. Amanda Peasely

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