Jack London (1943)Episodes in the adventurous life of the American novelist (1876-1916). Director:Alfred Santell |
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Jack London (1943)Episodes in the adventurous life of the American novelist (1876-1916). Director:Alfred Santell |
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Michael O'Shea | ... | |
| Susan Hayward | ... |
Charmian Kittredge
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| Osa Massen | ... |
Freda Maloof
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| Harry Davenport | ... |
Prof. Hilliard
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Frank Craven | ... |
Old Tom
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| Virginia Mayo | ... |
Mamie
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| Ralph Morgan | ... |
George Brett
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Jonathan Hale | ... |
Kerwin Maxwell
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Louise Beavers | ... |
Mammy Jenny
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Leonard Strong | ... |
Captain Tanaka
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| Regis Toomey | ... |
Scratch Nelson
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Albert Van Antwerp | ... |
French Frank
(as Albert van Antwerp)
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Paul Hurst | ... |
'Lucky Luke' Lannigan
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Lumsden Hare | ... |
English Correspondent
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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>
This movie covers some highlights of the writer's life, and shows the variety of his encounters.
There's one point of interest that stands out. He is on assignment to report of the outbreak of a war, and using a combination of methods, gets into areas unapproved for correspondents. About 75 min. into the movie the script follows a Japanese military officer describing a haunting plan for his country to take charge to rule of all the world. It would be a step at a time, involving china, etc. and finally the USA. he states that it may take " a hundred years, but it will be done".
Well, it hasn't been carried out as they had it down. But it seems to becoming as such, as they are buying and moving into America more as time progresses. It's eerie this movie made in 1943 predicted this similar outcome!!