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Special Features
- Features both remastered B&W and colorized versions of the film
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A 1936 vehicle for Shirley Temple, Captain January is actually a remake of a 1922 feature starring Baby Peggy Montgomery as an orphan informally adopted by the lighthouse keeper who rescues her from a storm. The Temple version, directed by David Butler, finds the little star playing a child named, well, Star, who is rescued and taken in by a salty old lighthouse-keeper known as Captain January (Guy Kibbee). Like a briny variation on Bret Harte's classic story, "The Luck of Roaring Camp," Captain January finds Star nurtured by a community of aging sailors who adore her, including her hoofer friend Paul (Buddy Ebsen), with whom Star sings and dances one of the most-beloved numbers from a Shirley Temple movie, "At the Codfish Ball." Star's fable-like paradise is disrupted by the appearance of a truant officer (Sara Haden), who determines the child isn't receiving proper schooling and overall care. That decision leads to a bit of conflict and despair, but with Temple wiggling, singing, and charming her way through her character's mostly enchanted circumstances, it's not hard to have faith in happy endings. The film is offered in both its original black-and-white presentation and in colorized form. Special features include a trailer and clips from Temple’s appearance at the presentation of a memorial to Will Rogers. --Tom Keogh
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Four year old star (Temple) has been living with Captain January (Guy Kibbee) ever since he rescued her form a shipwreck when she was a baby. Now their happy life together is unexpectedly threatened when the town's new truant officer tries to take her away from the lighthouse keeper and place her in an institution.
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
A remake of a 1923 silent with the now-forgotten Baby Peggy, this is an amusing little Temple flick - one in which the little ones should enjoy. This was Shirley's initial 1936 release and it actually turned out to be one of her most fondly remembered movies. Based upon an 1890 novel entitled THE LIGHTHOUSE AT CAPE TEMPEST by Laura E. Richards, its the story of a poor foundling (how unusual for a Temple character!) named Star who is taken in by a kindly lighthouse keeper - the title character played by the talented Guy Kibbee. Shirley sings THE RIGHT SOMEBODY TO LOVE and her dance number with Buddy Ebsen is among her best while doing AT THE CODFISH BALL. During the filming of the latter's sequence, Temple had to climb a 45 foot stairway while a camera crane moved up beside her, catching her lines each time she turned on the stairs - timing the line exactly to the turn - Shirley never missed the synchronization once. Temple was easily the greatest asset the newly formed TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX had and this movie is quite a showcase for the little moppet. It's designed solely as its star's vehicle; Shirley appears in nearly every sequence: grinning, sobbing, dancing, singing, wriggling, pattering downstairs or spitting on her pinafore as the scenerio requires! The colourization process has improved substantially, so the kids won't complain about watching "old black and white movies"!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is probably one of the only films besides for some tear-jerking romance movies that gets me to break down in tears each time I watch it. Shirley Temple gives an excellent performance as Star, a pint-sized orphan living with her savior, Captain January, in a lighthouse on the shore. When Star is ripped out of Captain January's arms as the cold truant officer tries to put her in an institution (I know- these are a likely basis for Temple flicks but who cant love them!), I bawl everytime as she yells to the grief-stricken Cap- "What did I do? Why are they taking me away from you?" It is the sadest thing ever to see a little girl, especially Shirley, break down like that- it gets me everytime.
This movie is indeed a Temple memorable- most def. one of her classics. She shines in this movie- dances surely the best she can with Buddy Ebsen- and bestows this beautiful relationship with the old sea Cap. The cap and Star both take care of each other and it is adorable to watch on screen. The songs in this movie are very cute and any child or Shirley fan will love this movie. I highly recommed it being a major Shirley fan myself. I grew up with her big smile, her bright eyes, her tiny dimples, and her curly top- Shes a big part of my childhood memories. I wish their were movies more like these that exist now...
This movie is indeed a Temple memorable- most def. one of her classics. She shines in this movie- dances surely the best she can with Buddy Ebsen- and bestows this beautiful relationship with the old sea Cap. The cap and Star both take care of each other and it is adorable to watch on screen. The songs in this movie are very cute and any child or Shirley fan will love this movie. I highly recommed it being a major Shirley fan myself. I grew up with her big smile, her bright eyes, her tiny dimples, and her curly top- Shes a big part of my childhood memories. I wish their were movies more like these that exist now...
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Emmy M
Format:VHS Tape
This is a very good movie! I am a Shirley Temple fan, but I think that even if you are not, you will still love this movie! Shirley plays Star, a child that was in a ship wreck and was found by Captain January, a lighthouse keeper. There is an evil truant officer who is trying to take Star away from "Cap". This movie has something for everyone. It has a lot of really funny parts, but it also has a very good plot. There are some good songs in the movie, such as,"At the Codfish Ball","Early Bird",and "The Right Somebody To Love". This is a very good movie, A must see for anyone!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very entertaining film with Shirley and Buddy Ebsen
This 1936 film stars Shirley Temple as Star Mason, who, as an infant, is rescued from the sea by lighthouse keeper Captain January (Guy Kibbie). Read more
Published 20 days ago by steve_manassas
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD arrives in perfect condition
I give this item a five star rating because it arrived on time and in perfect(new)condition. The disk played without a flaw after opening.
Published 1 month ago by Raymond Gribbin
5.0 out of 5 stars
My childhood idol
I have loved Shirley Temple since I was a small child, so I rate this 5 stars. Anyone that loved her as a child will love this movie.
Published 1 month ago by Sue McEndree
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really cute!
Truly cute! Like every movie with Shirley Temple, I believe. This time she wore a sea man suit. And she is as sweet as always.
Published 2 months ago by Judy Bailey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly Shirley Temple's Best Movie
This is the fifth Shirley Temple movie in this series, and one of my favorites. One of the best things about it is a very young Buddy Ebsen singing and dancing "The Codfish Ball"... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Barbara Frederick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Verry good movie
I love this story and Shirley Temple. It is very sweet and I love the location. It is very stylized with the truant officer being much worse that could possibly be, but it works.
Published 16 months ago by Terry Dilts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captain January
This dvd was purchased new and is in perfect condition. The movie is also wonderful!I am looking forward to extending my Shirley Temple collection soon.
Published 17 months ago by sharris
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
I love the Shirley Temple movies, with the songs, dancing, and happy endings. I remembered this one, which takes place in a lighthouse, and I wanted to add it to my movie... Read more
Published on January 27, 2011 by Terri Cox
4.0 out of 5 stars
Capt. January
Really enjoyed watching this movie again with my grandchildren. A young Buddy Ebsen was incredible.
Published on December 11, 2009 by Daryl Bennett
4.0 out of 5 stars
Typical Temple Movie - Which Means Feel-Good Fun
Here's another "cute" Shirley Temple movie with interesting characters and a decent share of good song-and-dance numbers. Read more
Published on February 2, 2009 by Craig Connell
