Jack London (1943)

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94 min - Adventure | Biography | Romance - 24 December 1943 (USA)

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Episodes in the adventurous life of the American novelist (1876-1916).

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Michael O'Shea	...	Jack London
	Susan Hayward	...	Charmian Kittredge
	Osa Massen	...	Freda Maloof
	Harry Davenport	...	Prof. Hilliard
	Frank Craven	...	Old Tom
	Virginia Mayo	...	Mamie
	Ralph Morgan	...	George Brett
	Jonathan Hale	...	Kerwin Maxwell
	Louise Beavers	...	Mammy Jenny
	Leonard Strong	...	Captain Tanaka
	Regis Toomey	...	Scratch Nelson
	Albert Van Antwerp	...	French Frank (as Albert van Antwerp)
	Paul Hurst	...	'Lucky Luke' Lannigan
	Lumsden Hare	...	English Correspondent
	Hobart Cavanaugh	...	Mike, Saloonkeeper

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Episodes in the novelist's life: In 1890, young Jack London quits a cannery job to try oyster piracy. Later, he signs on for a sealing voyage, tries Yukon prospecting and a brief university career, loving and leaving women along the way. Instead of riches, he gets story ideas. Suddenly, he finds success and a delectable lady; but the urge to adventure won't let him go. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

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The true adventures of America's rugged and remarkable hero!

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Adventure | Biography | Romance | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 December 1943 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A Vida de Jack London See more »

Filming Locations:

Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA

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Production Co:

Samuel Bronston Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA: 94 min | Canada: 94 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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