Alaska Highway
“ACTION! DANGER! WITH THE U.S. ENGINEERS ON THE ALASKA HIGHWAY”
Synopsis
Pop Ormsby wins the contract from the Army Engineer Corps for the construction of the Alaska Highway connecting Alaska to Canada. The elder of his two sons, Woody Ormsby, decides he had rather fight with bullets than bulldozers but is assigned by the Army to work on the project. Woody and his younger brother Steve are both rivals for the affection of Ann Coswell, the daughter of road engineer Blair Caswell.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane, Lewis R. Foster
- Original Title
- Alaska Highway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Pine-Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Maxwell Shane, Lewis R. Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Frank McDonald
Director
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Lewis R. Foster
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska Highway
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What is Alaska Highway about?
Pop Ormsby wins the contract from the Army Engineer Corps for the construction of the Alaska Highway connecting Alaska to Canada. The elder of his two sons, Woody Ormsby, decides he had rather fight with bullets than bulldozers but is assigned by the Army to work on the project. Woody and his younger brother Steve are both rivals for the affection of Ann Coswell, the daughter of road engineer Blair Caswell.
Who directed Alaska Highway?
Alaska Highway was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Alaska Highway?
The principal cast of Alaska Highway includes Richard Arlen, Jean Parker, Ralph Sanford, William Henry, Joe Sawyer.
When was Alaska Highway released and how long is it?
Alaska Highway was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.