The Northern Trail
Synopsis
A thousand dollar prize is offered to the winner of a dog race, and Jan Ducet would have used the money to doctor up his little child's bad leg if he had won. But he lost; and the winner, Otto Franke, runs away with Jan's wife. A priest takes care of the little girl while Jan gives chase and finds the regretful woman in the snow. A fight follows and Jan hurls Otto from a high cliff and returns home with his wife.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertram Bracken
- Screenplay & Story
- James Oliver Curwood
- Original Title
- The Northern Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Selig-Rork Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertram Bracken
James Oliver Curwood
Department Leadership Roster
Bertram Bracken
Director
James Oliver Curwood
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Northern Trail
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What is The Northern Trail about?
A thousand dollar prize is offered to the winner of a dog race, and Jan Ducet would have used the money to doctor up his little child's bad leg if he had won. But he lost; and the winner, Otto Franke, runs away with Jan's wife. A priest takes care of the little girl while Jan gives chase and finds the regretful woman in the snow. A fight follows and Jan hurls Otto from a high cliff and returns home with his wife.
Who directed The Northern Trail?
The Northern Trail was directed by Bertram Bracken.
Who stars in The Northern Trail?
The principal cast of The Northern Trail includes Lewis Stone, Wallace Beery, Ethel Grey Terry, Walt Whitman, Margaret Landis.
When was The Northern Trail released and how long is it?
The Northern Trail was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 20m.