Daughters Courageous
Nan Masters, a single mother living with her four marriageable daughters, plans to marry Sam Sloane, businessman. Out of the blue her first husband Jim returns after deserting the family 20 years earlier. The worldly wanderer Jim gets a cool family reception at first but his warm personality gradually wins the affections of his four daughters. In fact, youngest daughter Buff, who has her eye on a maverick of her own in Gabriel Lopez, is pleased when Jim grants his stamp of approval on her relationship. Buff plans to elope with Gabriel on her mother's wedding day, but 'unpredictable' is Gabriel's middle name.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy businessman, Arthur "Art" Pennington, returns home after a long absence to find his family in disarray. His wife, Josephine, has been struggling to keep their finances afloat and raise their three daughters, Nancy, Linda, and Cal. Art's return exacerbates existing tensions as his daughters have developed different views on life and love, leading to comedic and dramatic entanglements as they navigate their relationships and futures.
Critical Reception
Daughters Courageous was a modest critical and commercial success, praised for its sharp dialogue and strong performances, particularly from Claude Rains and the ensemble cast. While not a groundbreaking film, it was seen as a well-crafted family drama with effective comedic elements, typical of the era's studio productions.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its witty script and engaging family dynamics.
- Appreciated for the strong performances of its lead actors.
- Seen as a charming, albeit conventional, dramatic comedy.
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Fun Fact
This film marked the theatrical film debut of Linda Darnell, who would go on to become a major Hollywood star in the 1940s.
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