River's End
Synopsis
Sgt. Conniston and his alcoholic guide O'Toole are on the trail of an escaped murderer named Keith. When they catch up with him in the farthest reaches of Northern Canada, Keith turns out to be a dead ringer for Conniston. On the way back, the sled overturns, Keith grabs the gun and leaves them to die in the snow. After second thoughts he comes back and brings them to safety at an RCMP emergency cabin. Conniston dies of a frozen lung and Keith takes his place.
Top Cast
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Charles Bickford
Keith / Conniston
Evalyn Knapp
Miriam
J. Farrell MacDonald
O'Toole
Zasu Pitts
Louise
Walter McGrail
Martin
David Torrence
McDowell
Frank Coghlan Jr.
Mickey
Tom Santschi
Shotwell
Alice Belcher
Townswoman at Dance
Lionel Belmore
Mountie
Willie Fung
Eskimo
Frank Hagney
Mountie
Tiny Jones
Townswoman at Dance
Tom London
Mountie
Cliff Saum
Mountie
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon
- Original Title
- River's End
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Charles Kenyon, James Oliver Curwood
Robert Kurrle
Ralph Holt
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Ralph Holt
Editor
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Robert Kurrle
Director of Photography
Charles Kenyon
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About River's End
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is River's End about?
Sgt. Conniston and his alcoholic guide O'Toole are on the trail of an escaped murderer named Keith. When they catch up with him in the farthest reaches of Northern Canada, Keith turns out to be a dead ringer for Conniston. On the way back, the sled overturns, Keith grabs the gun and leaves them to die in the snow. After second thoughts he comes back and brings them to safety at an RCMP emergency cabin. Conniston dies of a frozen lung and Keith takes his place.
Who directed River's End?
River's End was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in River's End?
The principal cast of River's End includes Charles Bickford, Evalyn Knapp, J. Farrell MacDonald, Zasu Pitts, Walter McGrail.
When was River's End released and how long is it?
River's End was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.