* The High and the Mighty (1954): Captain Dan Roman, a pilot struggling to land a damaged plane.
* The Searchers (1956): Captain "Captain" Marston, a Civil War veteran seeking revenge on the Comanches who killed his brother's family. (While not explicitly a captain, he is referred to as "Captain" throughout the film.)
* Rio Grande (1950): Captain Kirby York, a cavalry officer dealing with a dangerous situation on the Rio Grande.
* The Wings of Eagles (1957): Captain Frank Wead, a Navy officer who helped develop the first aircraft carrier.
* The Quiet Man (1952): Captain Sean Thornton (Though he is an ex-captain in this film).
It's important to note that he played a captain in many other films, these are just some of the most popular and well-known.