The Shooting of Dan McGrew
“All about Dangerous Dan. . . and the lowdown lady known as Lou!”
Synopsis
At a raucous Alaskan gold rush saloon called the Malamute Saloon, locals drink and gamble. Dangerous Dan McGrew plays a solo card game alongside his companion, the lady known as Lou when a weary, rough-looking miner stumbles in from the bitter cold, pays for drinks for the house, and confronts Dan McGrew over an old grievance. The piano music stops abruptly, the lights go out, and gunfire erupts. An adaptation of Robert W. Service’s poem.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ed Graham Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Service
- Original Score
- George Shearing
- Original Title
- The Shooting of Dan McGrew
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Ed Graham Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ed Graham Jr.
Robert W. Service
George Shearing
Department Leadership Roster
Ed Graham Jr.
Director
Robert W. Service
Writer
George Cannata Jr.
Production Design
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What is The Shooting of Dan McGrew about?
At a raucous Alaskan gold rush saloon called the Malamute Saloon, locals drink and gamble. Dangerous Dan McGrew plays a solo card game alongside his companion, the lady known as Lou when a weary, rough-looking miner stumbles in from the bitter cold, pays for drinks for the house, and confronts Dan McGrew over an old grievance. The piano music stops abruptly, the lights go out, and gunfire erupts. An adaptation of Robert W. Service’s poem.
Who directed The Shooting of Dan McGrew?
The Shooting of Dan McGrew was directed by Ed Graham Jr..
Who stars in The Shooting of Dan McGrew?
The principal cast of The Shooting of Dan McGrew includes Walter Brennan, Ernie Banks.
When was The Shooting of Dan McGrew released and how long is it?
The Shooting of Dan McGrew was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shooting of Dan McGrew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shooting of Dan McGrew was composed by George Shearing.