Call of the Wild (1935)
An Epic Novel . . . An Epic Picture !
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Call of the Wild |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 9, 1935 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, dog, alaska, sled dogs, dog sled, yukon, canada, gold, 1900s, wilderness, love affair, prospector, klondike gold rush |
FAQ
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.
When was Call of the Wild released?
Call of the Wild was released on Aug 9, 1935 (status: Released).
Who directed Call of the Wild?
William A. Wellman directed Call of the Wild.
What is the TMDB rating of Call of the Wild?
Call of the Wild has a TMDB rating of 6.3/10 from 55 votes.