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The World in His Arms

  • 19521952
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 44m
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6.8/10
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Gregory Peck and Ann Blyth in The World in His Arms (1952)
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In San Francisco in 1850, a Russian Countess runs away from an arranged marriage to a Russian Prince and falls into the arms of an American sea captain who occasionally poaches seals in Russ... Read allIn San Francisco in 1850, a Russian Countess runs away from an arranged marriage to a Russian Prince and falls into the arms of an American sea captain who occasionally poaches seals in Russian Alaska.In San Francisco in 1850, a Russian Countess runs away from an arranged marriage to a Russian Prince and falls into the arms of an American sea captain who occasionally poaches seals in Russian Alaska.
IMDb RATING
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2K
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  • Director
    • Raoul Walsh
  • Writers
    • Borden Chase(screenplay)
    • Horace McCoy(additional dialogue)
    • Rex Beach(novel)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • Ann Blyth
    • Anthony Quinn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Raoul Walsh
  • Writers
    • Borden Chase(screenplay)
    • Horace McCoy(additional dialogue)
    • Rex Beach(novel)
  • Stars
    • Gregory Peck
    • Ann Blyth
    • Anthony Quinn
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    • 22User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    Gregory Peck and Ann Blyth in The World in His Arms (1952)
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    Gregory Peck and Ann Blyth in The World in His Arms (1952)
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    Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn, and Ann Blyth in The World in His Arms (1952)
    Ann Blyth in The World in His Arms (1952)
    Gregory Peck and Anthony Quinn in The World in His Arms (1952)
    Gregory Peck and John McIntire in The World in His Arms (1952)
    Gregory Peck and Ann Blyth in The World in His Arms (1952)

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    Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    • Capt. Jonathan Clarkas Capt. Jonathan Clark
    Ann Blyth
    Ann Blyth
    • Countess Marina Selanovaas Countess Marina Selanova
    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Portugeeas Portugee
    John McIntire
    John McIntire
    • Deacon Greathouseas Deacon Greathouse
    Carl Esmond
    Carl Esmond
    • Prince Semyonas Prince Semyon
    Andrea King
    Andrea King
    • Mamieas Mamie
    Eugenie Leontovich
    Eugenie Leontovich
    • Anna Selanovaas Anna Selanova
    Hans Conried
    Hans Conried
    • Eustace - Hotel Clerkas Eustace - Hotel Clerk
    Rhys Williams
    Rhys Williams
    • Eben Cleggettas Eben Cleggett
    Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman
    • General Ivan Vorashilovas General Ivan Vorashilov
    Gregory Gaye
    Gregory Gaye
    • Colonel Paul Shushaldinas Colonel Paul Shushaldin
    • (as Gregory Gay)
    Bill Radovich
    • Ogeechukas Ogeechuk
    Bryan Forbes
    Bryan Forbes
    • William Cleggettas William Cleggett
    Henry Kulky
    Henry Kulky
    • Peter, Russian Servantas Peter, Russian Servant
    Carl Andre
    • Seamanas Seaman
    • (uncredited)
    Roman Arnoldoff
    • Captain Feodoras Captain Feodor
    • (uncredited)
    Suzan Ball
    Suzan Ball
      Gregg Barton
      Gregg Barton
      • Seamanas Seaman
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Raoul Walsh
      • Writers
        • Borden Chase(screenplay)
        • Horace McCoy(additional dialogue)
        • Rex Beach(novel)
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      Storyline

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      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        Screenwriter Borden Chase claimed that this was planned as a star vehicle for John Wayne, and that an extensive rewrite was needed to accommodate Gregory Peck in the lead role.
      • Goofs
        When the Pilgrim is pursuing the Santa Isabella, the ships are shown leaning to port. Shots of Ogeechuk using the telescope show him standing as though the boat deck is flat.
      • Quotes

        Portugee: My friend we don't sail on no tide.

        Paul Shushaldin: Huh?

        Portugee: We got no crew.

        Paul Shushaldin: But you told me you had a crew!

        Portugee: That's for true. This morning I have crew. You see them boys? Best crew in whole world. I steal them from Boston Man. Now, no crew! Boston Man steal them back... I think he is a thief.

      • Connections
        Referenced in The Return of Don Camillo (1953)

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      8/10
      A throwback to a style of film made years ago...
      THE WORLD IN HIS ARMS is the sort of film Hollywood made in the 1930s and early 40s and might have starred John Wayne, Errol Flynn, James Cagney or Edward G. Robinson--it's very easy to imagine any of these men in such a formulaic programmer. By the 1950s, such adventure films were practically gone--replaced with more realistic films about more contemporary topics. Now I am NOT complaining about this film--I happen to like these old fashioned films. Sure, the characters and situations were unrealistic, but this sort of escapism is something many will enjoy.

      As for the choice of Gregory Peck, he wasn't bad--even though he isn't generally the "type" to play this sort of macho role. Now this isn't to say that Peck wasn't manly enough, but seeing him as a guy who loves loose women, fighting and chaos is certainly a departure from his typical film! Even such seafaring films as CAPTAIN HORATIO HORNBLOWER and MOBY DICK feature Peck in a much more somber, intellectual and dependable sort of man than the slightly crazy Captain Clark in THE WORLD IN HIS ARMS. Again, I am not complaining--just pointing out that this role is a departure for Peck.

      Peck's love interest in the film is Ann Blyth, who is quite lovely but also appears too young for Peck. This is due to Blyth looking much younger than she was (24) and because the height difference between them (more than a foot) tended to make her look even younger. She wasn't bad--just an unusual choice.

      The film begins in San Francisco. Peck and his crew have just arrived with a ship filled with seal furs. They are rich and in a mood to celebrate. However, an envoy from a Russian Princess (Blyth) tries to engage the ship to take her to safety (she is running from an arranged marriage). Peck refuses outright--he just wants to unwind and have fun. In an odd move, Blyth herself meets Peck and doesn't identify who she is. Peck is taken with her and makes plans to marry her--at which point the Russian husband she is supposed to marry shows up to claim his bride--leaving Peck disappointed and furious. Will Peck catch up to this Princess? Will she be able to avoid a loveless marriage? Well, tune in for yourself and see.

      The film has a lot of pluses. First, the color print and cinematography are just lovely. It's the sort of 1950s color that is bold and prettier than real life but not as bold and garish as early Technicolor. Combined with a rousing musical score, the film has lovely aesthetics. The film also features some excellent actors. In addition to Peck and Blyth, Anthony Quinn in on hand in a not particularly subtle but enjoyable role as Peck's nemesis as is John McIntire--an under-appreciated but excellent supporting actor (who, in parts of this film, looks like the spitting image of General Sherman).

      Now the film is not without its faults. There is a rather poor use of rear projection in the seal hunting scenes--even by 1950s standards. Also, the story, at times, seems more like comic book or dime novel due to characters who are not exactly believable. It's the sort of film, however, with no pretensions--it's not high art or an Oscar contender and never seemed like it was intended as this.

      Overall, a great adventure film for you to just turn off your brain and enjoy. Great old time fun.

      By the way, much of the film revolves around seal hunting, which wasn't considered such a big deal in 1952. Starting in the 1960s, worldwide opposition to seal harvesting became an issue and so today some might hate this movie. Try to keep it in historical context and enjoy the film for what it is.

      By the way, considering how evil and stupid the Russians are generally shown to be in this film, I wonder if perhaps it was all meant as a metaphor for US-Soviet relations at the time?
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      • Jul 25, 2009

      Details

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      • Release date
        • October 9, 1952 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Languages
        • English
        • Russian
        • Portuguese
      • Also known as
        • Rex Beach's The World in His Arms
      • Filming locations
        • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
      • Production company
        • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $3,000,000
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 44 minutes
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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