Call of the Wild
1935 · Movie · NR · 91 min · ★ 6.2 · 58% critics
A rough-and-ready prospector heads back to the Yukon after hearing of a promising gold claim, teaming up with a wisecracking partner and a powerful sled dog. Their journey through snow and danger grows more complicated when they rescue a stranded woman and face a ruthless rival also chasing fortune.
Based on The Call of the Wild
Also known as The Call of the Wild
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Details
- Years
- 1935
- Release date
- 1935-08-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Critic score
- 58/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (53 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an old-fashioned mix of snowy adventure, romance, and a standout dog companion, especially if you like The Spoilers; Not for you if you want a faithful Jack London adaptation or nonstop suspense.
Pros: rugged Yukon adventure; memorable dog hero; strong lead chemistry | Cons: uneven romance focus; forced comic relief; very loose adaptation
Themes
- gold
- based on novel or book
- wilderness
- alaska
- love affair
- dog
- sled dogs
- dog sled
- prospector
- yukon, canada
- klondike gold rush
- 1900s
Cast & crew
Clark Gable
as Jack Thornton
Loretta Young
as Claire Blake
Jack Oakie
as 'Shorty' Hoolihan
Reginald Owen
as Mr. Smith
Frank Conroy
as John Blake
Katherine DeMille
as Marie
Sidney Toler
as Joe Groggins
James Burke
as Ole
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Lalo Encinas
as Kali
Thomas E. Jackson
as 'Tex' Rickard
Directed by William A. Wellman