Captain Calamity (1936) – South Seas Adventure in Color Full Movie Public Domain 4K Fan Edit

Описание: The story follows Captain Bill Jones, known as "Captain Calamity," a carefree adventurer in the South Seas who claims to have discovered treasure to impress a woman. His tall tale spirals out of control, attracting real pirates and con men who believe he’s hiding riches. What follows is a blend of romance, danger, and island intrigue with musical interludes and tropical settings.

🎵 Notable Aspects:

One of the earliest two-color Cinecolor adventure films.

Features musical numbers performed by George Houston, who had been an opera singer.

Set on a fictional island but filmed on location in California and Catalina.

Its Technicolor-like visuals made it stand out among low-budget 1930s productions.

⚖️ Copyright / Public Domain Status:
The film’s copyright was not renewed, and it has long been in the public domain in the United States. This means you can freely share, upload, and use it (e.g., for YouTube restoration or colorized versions).

📺 Trivia:

George Houston later became known for his “Lone Rider” westerns.

Movita (real name Maria Castaneda) became Marlon Brando’s second wife.

The film is part of many Classic Adventure and Public Domain DVD collections.
Disclaimer: This film/serial is believed to be in the public domain and is shared here for educational, historical, and entertainment purposes.
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🎵 Fun Fact:
George Houston was a trained opera singer before becoming an actor, and he performs several musical numbers in this film.

📺 This film is in the Public Domain – freely available for educational, historical, and entertainment purposes.
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