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Spawn of the North (1938)Friends since childhood, two men are on opposite sides in a salmon fishing conflict. Director:Henry Hathaway |
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Tyler Dawson
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Jim Kimmerlee
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Nicky Duval
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Red Skain
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Windy Turlon
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Louise Platt | ... |
Dian 'Di' Turlon
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Lynne Overman | ... |
'Jack' Jackson
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Fuzzy Knight | ... |
Lefty Jones
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Vladimir Sokoloff | ... |
Dimitri
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Ivan
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Dr. Sparks
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Indian Dancer
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Partridge
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Richard Ung | ... |
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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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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 August 1938 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Lobos do Norte See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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(uncredited)
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Sung as "I Like Hump-Backed Salmon", based on Alaskan folk song
Sung by cast and chorus
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"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on September 12, 1938 with Dorothy Lamour and George Raft reprising their film roles. See more »Quotes
Tyler Dawson: Hear that? He took a shot at me and all he can say is, 'Hello, Tyler.'See more »
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"I Like Mountain Music"(uncredited)
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Sung as "I Like Hump-Backed Salmon", based on Alaskan folk song
Sung by cast and chorus
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None of the other reviews have mentioned that SPAWN OF THE NORTH is in fact a remake of THE VIRGINIAN, with a change in locale from Wyoming to Alaska. There is also one other notable change. While Akim Tamiroff is Trampas and Henry Fonda steps into Gary Cooper's boots as The Virginian, the emphasis has been shifted to the likable but shady Steve character (Richard Arlen in the '29 talkie, George Raft here). SPAWN OF THE NORTH would itself be remade in 1954 as ALASKA SEAS, with a nice cast including Robert Ryan, Brian Keith, and Gene Barry in the roles played by Raft, Fonda, and Tamiroff respectively. On its own terms SPAWN OF THE NORTH is very effective entertainment, thanks to the guiding hand of director Henry Hathaway as well as its cast, not only the aforementioned stars but also experienced scene-stealers John Barrymore and Lynne Overman in support.