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Spawn of the North (1938)

110 min  -  Action | Romance  -   26 August 1938 (USA)
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Friends since childhood, two men are on opposite sides in a salmon fishing conflict.

Director:

Henry Hathaway

Writers:

Jules Furthman, Talbot Jennings, and 2 more credits »

Stars:

George Raft, Henry Fonda and Dorothy Lamour
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
George Raft George Raft ...
Tyler Dawson
Henry Fonda ...
Jim Kimmerlee
Dorothy Lamour ...
Nicky Duval
Akim Tamiroff Akim Tamiroff ...
Red Skain
John Barrymore ...
Windy Turlon
Louise Platt Louise Platt ...
Dian 'Di' Turlon
Lynne Overman Lynne Overman ...
'Jack' Jackson
Fuzzy Knight Fuzzy Knight ...
Lefty Jones
Vladimir Sokoloff Vladimir Sokoloff ...
Dimitri
Duncan Renaldo Duncan Renaldo ...
Ivan
John Wray John Wray ...
Dr. Sparks
Michio Ito Michio Ito ...
Indian dancer
Stanley Andrews Stanley Andrews ...
Partridge
Richard Ung Richard Ung ...
Tom
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Storyline

Two Alaskan salmon fishermen, Tyler Dawson (skipper of the "Who Cares") and Jim Kimmerlee of the "Old Reliable," are lifelong pals. Their romantic rivalry over young Dian ends amicably. But a more serious rift, with violent consequences, arises when Tyler befriends Russian fish pirates while Jim finds himself aligned with local vigilantes. Notable glacier scenery. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Pirate | Fishing | Spectacle | Alaska | Beautiful Woman  | See more »

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Action | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Brosta ston anemo See more »

Filming Locations:

Alaska, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

This movie was loosely based on Heino Timmerman's fishing experiences in Alaska. He was a good friend of director Henry Hathaway and worked with him on several of his movies - mainly when out boating. See more »

Quotes

Tyler Dawson: Hear that? He took a shot at me and all he can say is, 'Hello, Tyler.'
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Soundtracks

"After the Ball"
(uncredited)
Written by Charles Harris (as Charles K. Harris)
Performed at the fishermen's dance See more »