Dangers of the Canadian Mounted (1948)

Crooks discover a Genghis Khan treasure ship on the Canada-Alaska border but the treasure is hidden somewhere on land. In their efforts to find the hidden treasure they resort to murder and... See full summary »

Directors:

Fred C. Brannon, Yakima Canutt

Writers:

Franklin Adreon (original screenplay), Basil Dickey (original screenplay),

Stars:

Jim Bannon, Virginia Belmont, Anthony Warde

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Bannon	...	Sergeant Chris Royal, RCMP
Virginia Belmont	...	Roberta 'Bobbie' Page
Anthony Warde	...	Mort Fowler
Dorothy Granger	...	Skagway Kate
Bill Van Sickel	...	Dan Page
Tom Steele	...	Fagan / Carter / Truck Driver / Lou / Sloane / Spike
Dale Van Sickel	...	Boyd / Pete / Bart / Scott / Steele
I. Stanford Jolley	...	Professor J.P. Belanco
Phil Warren	...	Corporal George Hale
Lee Morgan	...	Dale, Henchman
James Dale	...	Andrew "Andy' Knight
Ted Adams	...	Oldtimer' Meggs, Skagway Kates Piano Player
John Crawford	...	Danton, Henchman
Jack Clifford	...	U. S. Marshal
Eddie Parker	...	Lowry, Henchman (as Eddy Parker)

Storyline

Crooks discover a Genghis Khan treasure ship on the Canada-Alaska border but the treasure is hidden somewhere on land. In their efforts to find the hidden treasure they resort to murder and sabotage to stop the construction of the Alcan highway which will bring homesteaders to the area. Sergeant Royal of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police battles through 12 episodes to find the crooks and to learn the identity of their mysterious leader known only as 'The Boss'.

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Plot Keywords:

hidden treasure | highway | alcan highway | police | homesteader | 

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Taglines:

MEN OF Daring! MEN OF Courage! MEN OF Action!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 April 1948 (USA)

Also Known As:

Peligros de la policía montada

Filming Locations:

Big Bear Lake, Big Bear Valley, San Bernardino National Forest, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$150,038 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

156 min 156 min (12 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Chapter Titles:

• 1. Legend of Genghis Khan
• 2. Key to the Legend
• 3. Ghost Town
• 4. Terror in the Sky
• 5. Pursuit
• 6. Stolen Cargo
• 7. The Fatal Shot
• 8. False Testimony
• 9. The Prisoner Spy
• 10. The Secret Meeting
• 11. Secret of the Altar
• 12. Liquid Jewels

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Quotes

[first lines]
Cpl. George Hale: Weekly report, Sergeant. Nothing in it as usual.
Sgt. Christopher Royal: What's the matter, George? Bored with your job?
Cpl. George Hale: As a matter of fact, I am. It sure isn't like the good old days when Dad was around - running down claim jumpers, smugglers and road agents. You weren't around then, were you, Sarge?
Sgt. Christopher Royal: No, I wasn't, but I saw enough killing and shooting during the war to last me a lifetime.

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Connections

Edited into R.C.M.P. and the Treasure of Genghis Khan (1966)

User Reviews

Not up to Republic serials normal standards

There is plenty of action in this serial; but not enough to bring Jim Bannon up to hero standards. (He was much better in the Red Ryder series). This may be another case of a leading man being cast because of his resemblance to ace stuntman, Tom Steele. Stuntwork throughout the 12 chapters is very good with Steele working effectively with Dale Van Sickle and Ken Terrell. Production value is also somewhat lower than average. For the serial enthusiast, however, it is worth viewing.