Snow Dog
“ACTION, DANGER IN THE FAR NORTH!”
Synopsis
The third installment in low-budget producer Lindsley Parson's "Chinook" series, Snow Dog was ostensibly based on pulp writer James Oliver Curwood's 1915 short-story "The Tentacles of the North," which was also the working title. Kirby Grant again played Rod McDonald of the Canadian Royal Mounted, and once again the vehicle was stolen by his canine sidekick, the white malamute Chinook. This time, Rod and Chinook are tracking a mysterious white wolf, thought to have killed several of the local traders.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- William Raynor
- Original Title
- Snow Dog
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, William F. Broidy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
William Raynor, James Oliver Curwood
William A. Sickner
Ace Herman
Department Leadership Roster
Ace Herman
Editor
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
William Raynor
Screenplay
Frank McDonald
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Snow Dog
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What is Snow Dog about?
The third installment in low-budget producer Lindsley Parson's "Chinook" series, Snow Dog was ostensibly based on pulp writer James Oliver Curwood's 1915 short-story "The Tentacles of the North," which was also the working title. Kirby Grant again played Rod McDonald of the Canadian Royal Mounted, and once again the vehicle was stolen by his canine sidekick, the white malamute Chinook. This time, Rod and Chinook are tracking a mysterious white wolf, thought to have killed several of the local traders.
Who directed Snow Dog?
Snow Dog was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Snow Dog?
The principal cast of Snow Dog includes Kirby Grant, Chinook, Elena Verdugo, Rick Vallin, Milburn Stone.
When was Snow Dog released and how long is it?
Snow Dog was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.