Captain — The Long Voyage Home Character Profile

About Captain

The commanding officer of the SS Glencairn. He enforces strict shore leave restrictions in the West Indies and successfully quells the crew's rebellion over carrying high explosives, ensuring the voyage continues.

Character Facts

Played by

Wilfrid Lawson

Appears in

The Long Voyage Home (1940)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Captain — Professional Subordinate — Ole Olsen (John Wayne)

  Ole operates under the direct authority and orders of the ship's captain.

• Captain — Professional Subordinate — Driscoll (Thomas Mitchell)

  Driscoll functions as a crew leader under the Captain's ultimate command.

• Captain — Professional Subordinate — Davis (Joe Sawyer)

  Davis acknowledges the Captain's authority during moments of crew rebellion.

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