The Trail of '98
“SEE It all vividly re-enacted before your eyes...The Klondike Gold Rush...Chilcoot Pass...The gigantic Snow Slide...The White Horse Rapids...The Burning of Dawson...and a Thousand Spectacular Visions of the Century's Greatest Adventure”
Synopsis
Fortune hunters from all over the country rushing to the Klondike in 1897 to seek their fortunes in the gold are tested by hardships of the journey.
Top Cast
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Dolores del Río
Berna
Ralph Forbes
Larry
Karl Dane
Lars Petersen
Harry Carey
Jack Locasto
Tully Marshall
Salvation Jim
George Cooper
Samuel Foote - The Worm
Emily Fitzroy
Mrs. Bulkey
Tenen Holtz
Mr. Bulkey
Cesare Gravina
Henry Kelland - Berna's Grandfather
Doris Lloyd
Locasto's Procurer
E. Alyn Warren
Train Engineer
Johnny Downs
Mother's Boy
Ray Hallor
Brother Jim
Ray Gallagher
Brother Joe
Josephine Adair
Young Girl (uncredited)
Francis Ford
Gold Commissioner's Assistant (uncredited)
Carmencita Johnson
Little Girl (uncredited)
Cullen Johnson
Little Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Service, Benjamin Glazer, Joseph Farnham
- Original Title
- The Trail of '98
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Robert W. Service, Benjamin Glazer, Joseph Farnham
John F. Seitz
George Hively
Clarence Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Joseph Farnham
Writer
Clarence Brown
Producer
George Hively
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trail of '98
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Trail of '98 about?
Fortune hunters from all over the country rushing to the Klondike in 1897 to seek their fortunes in the gold are tested by hardships of the journey.
Who directed The Trail of '98?
The Trail of '98 was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in The Trail of '98?
The principal cast of The Trail of '98 includes Dolores del Río, Ralph Forbes, Karl Dane, Harry Carey, Tully Marshall.
When was The Trail of '98 released and how long is it?
The Trail of '98 was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Is The Trail of '98 based on a book or true story?
The Trail of '98 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert W. Service".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Trail of '98?
The Trail of '98 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).