Where the North Begins
“A THRILLING DRAMA OF THE FAR NORTH IN WHICH A WONDER DOG SETTLES THE DESTINIES OF TWO MEN AND A WOMAN.”
Synopsis
A German Shepherd puppy is "adopted" by a wolf pack in the snowy and frozen Great North and raised by them as one of their own. A few years later he comes upon a fur trapper and saves the man from certain death, and begins to feel a kinship with him that is stronger than the one he has with his adopted pack.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester M. Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton, Millard Webb, Chester M. Franklin
- Original Title
- Where the North Begins
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester M. Franklin
Fred Myton, Millard Webb, Chester M. Franklin
Lewis Milestone
Harry Rapf
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Myton
Writer
Harry Rapf
Producer
Chester M. Franklin
Director
Millard Webb
Writer
Lewis Milestone
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 Where the North Begins
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What is Where the North Begins about?
A German Shepherd puppy is "adopted" by a wolf pack in the snowy and frozen Great North and raised by them as one of their own. A few years later he comes upon a fur trapper and saves the man from certain death, and begins to feel a kinship with him that is stronger than the one he has with his adopted pack.
Who directed Where the North Begins?
Where the North Begins was directed by Chester M. Franklin.
Who stars in Where the North Begins?
The principal cast of Where the North Begins includes Rin-Tin-Tin, Claire Adams, Fred Huntley, Walter McGrail, Pat Hartigan.
When was Where the North Begins released and how long is it?
Where the North Begins was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where the North Begins?
Where the North Begins holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).