Eskimo
Synopsis
The happy life of an Eskimo is disastrously changed when he mingles with an unscrupulous white trader.
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Edgar Dearing
Constable Balk (uncredited)
Peter Freuchen
Captain (uncredited)
Edward Hearn
Captain's Mate (uncredited)
Lotus Long
Iva (uncredited)
Mala
Mala, aka Kripik (uncredited)
Joe Sawyer
Sergeant Hunt (uncredited)
W.S. Van Dyke
Inspector White (uncredited)
Lulu Wong
Aba, Mala's first wife (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Freuchen, John Lee Mahin
- Original Score
- William Axt
- Original Title
- Eskimo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Inupiaq
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.S. Van Dyke
Peter Freuchen, John Lee Mahin
William Axt
Clyde De Vinna, Josiah Roberts, Leonard Smith, George Gordon Nogle
Conrad A. Nervig
W.S. Van Dyke, Hunt Stromberg, Irving Thalberg
Department Leadership Roster
John Lee Mahin
Writer
W.S. Van Dyke
Director
W.S. Van Dyke
Producer
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Josiah Roberts
Director of Photography
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
George Gordon Nogle
Director of Photography
Irving Thalberg
Producer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eskimo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eskimo about?
The happy life of an Eskimo is disastrously changed when he mingles with an unscrupulous white trader.
Who directed Eskimo?
Eskimo was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
Who stars in Eskimo?
The principal cast of Eskimo includes Edgar Dearing, Peter Freuchen, Edward Hearn, Lotus Long, Mala.
When was Eskimo released and how long is it?
Eskimo was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Eskimo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eskimo was composed by William Axt.
Is Eskimo based on a book or true story?
Eskimo is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Freuchen".