Call of the Wild
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Synopsis
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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Call of the Wild ≣ 1935 ≣ Trailer
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Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Jack Thornton
Loretta Young
Claire Blake
Jack Oakie
'Shorty' Hoolihan
Reginald Owen
Mr. Smith
Frank Conroy
John Blake
Katherine DeMille
Marie
Sidney Toler
Joe Groggins
James Burke
Ole
Lalo Encinas
Kali
Thomas E. Jackson
'Tex' Rickard
Russ Powell
Bartender
Herman Bing
Sam
George MacQuarrie
Mounted Policeman
Buck
Buck
Leon Beaumon
Man Outside Hospital (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
First Miner in Dawson (uncredited)
Pat Flaherty
Dandy on Street (uncredited)
Kay Johnson
Show Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Fowler, Leonard Praskins
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Call of the Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Gene Fowler, Leonard Praskins, Jack London
Alfred Newman
Charles Rosher
Hanson T. Fritch
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Gene Fowler
Screenplay
Leonard Praskins
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Hanson T. Fritch
Editor
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who stars in Call of the Wild?
The principal cast of Call of the Wild includes Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Jack Oakie, Reginald Owen, Frank Conroy.
When was Call of the Wild released and how long is it?
Call of the Wild was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Call of the Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Call of the Wild was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Call of the Wild?
Call of the Wild holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).