Call of the Wild(1935)
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Overview
Jack Thornton has trouble winning enough at cards for the stake he needs to get to the Alaska gold fields. His luck changes when he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog that is part wolf to keep him from being shot by an arrogant Englishman also headed for the Yukon. En route to the Yukon with Shorty Houlihan -- who spent time in jail for opening someone else's letter with a map of where gold is to be found -- Jack rescues a woman whose husband was the addressee of that letter. Buck helps Jack win a $1,000 bet to get the supplies he needs. And when Jack and Claire Blake pet Buck one night, fingers touch.
Director
William A. Wellman
Studio
20th Century Pictures
Cast
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
Lalo Encinas
as Kali
Thomas E. Jackson
as 'Tex' Rickard
Russ Powell
as Bartender
Herman Bing
as Sam
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1935
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Call of the Wild?▼
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What is Call of the Wild about?▼
Jack Thornton has trouble winning enough at cards for the stake he needs to get to the Alaska gold fields. His luck changes when he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog that is part wolf to keep him from being shot by an arrogant Englishman also headed for the Yukon. En route to the Yukon with Shorty Houlihan -- who spent time in jail for opening someone else's letter with a map of where gold is to be found -- Jack rescues a woman whose husband was the addressee of that letter. Buck helps Jack win a $1,000 bet to get the supplies he needs. And when Jack and Claire Blake pet Buck one night, fingers touch.
Who directed Call of the Wild?▼
Call of the Wild was directed by William A. Wellman and released in 1935. It is a adventure, drama, romance, western film.
How long is Call of the Wild?▼
Call of the Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Call of the Wild?▼
The cast of Call of the Wild includes 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 and more.
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