Bligh Vs Christian on Academy Vs Audience

Our second Joint Champion, and our Clark Gable renaissance continues! The third attempt at Mutiny on the Bounty both snags the big trophy and the hearts of the crowds, with Charles Laughton as a cruel Captain Bligh and Clark Gable bringing the charm as Fletcher Christian. Claire, Erin, and Dan dig into the movie, the true history of the titular mutiny, the futility of shipping breadfruit, how Bligh's life and legacy became defined by being overthrown, and how this movie changed the Oscars. Obey your captain: listen now!

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