North West Mounted Police
“DeMille's first film in Technicolor! 10 Great Stars! 2 Glorious Love Stories! 1,000 Unforgettable Thrills!”
Synopsis
Texas Ranger Dusty Rivers ("Isn't that a contradiction in terms?", another character asks him) travels to Canada in the 1880s in search of Jacques Corbeau, who is wanted for murder. He wanders into the midst of the Riel Rebellion, in which Métis (people of French and Native heritage) and Natives want a separate nation. Dusty falls for nurse April Logan, who is also loved by Mountie Jim Brett. April's brother is involved with Courbeau's daughter Louvette, which leads to trouble during the battles between the rebels and the Mounties. Through it all Dusty is determined to bring Corbeau back to Texas (and April, too, if he can manage it.)
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Gary Cooper
Dusty Rivers
Madeleine Carroll
April Logan
Paulette Goddard
Louvette Corbeau
Preston Foster
Sergeant Jim Brett
Robert Preston
Ronnie Logan
Akim Tamiroff
Dan Duroc
George Bancroft
Jacques Corbeau
Lynne Overman
Tod McDuff
Walter Hampden
Big Bear
Lon Chaney Jr.
Shorty
Montagu Love
Inspector Cabot
Francis McDonald
Louis Riel
George E. Stone
Johnny Pelang
Willard Robertson
Supt. Harrington
Regis Toomey
Constable Jerry Moore
Richard Denning
Constable Thornton
Douglas Kennedy
Constable Carter
Robert Ryan
Constable Dumont
Release History & Theatrical Window
Regina, Saskatchewan
Festival / Special Debut
October 22, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cecil B. DeMille
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Le May, Jesse Lasky Jr.
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- North West Mounted Police
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cecil B. DeMille
Alan Le May, Jesse Lasky Jr., R.C. Fetherstonhaugh
Victor Young
W. Howard Greene, Victor Milner
Anne Bauchens
Cecil B. DeMille, William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Alan Le May
Screenplay
Jesse Lasky Jr.
Screenplay
Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
W. Howard Greene
Director of Photography
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Joe De Young
Costume Design
Natalie Visart
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is North West Mounted Police about?
Texas Ranger Dusty Rivers ("Isn't that a contradiction in terms?", another character asks him) travels to Canada in the 1880s in search of Jacques Corbeau, who is wanted for murder. He wanders into the midst of the Riel Rebellion, in which Métis (people of French and Native heritage) and Natives want a separate nation. Dusty falls for nurse April Logan, who is also loved by Mountie Jim Brett. April's brother is involved with Courbeau's daughter Louvette, which leads to trouble during the battles between the rebels and the Mounties. Through it all Dusty is determined to bring Corbeau back to Texas (and April, too, if he can manage it.)
Who directed North West Mounted Police?
North West Mounted Police was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
Who stars in North West Mounted Police?
The principal cast of North West Mounted Police includes Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll, Paulette Goddard, Preston Foster, Robert Preston.
When was North West Mounted Police released and how long is it?
North West Mounted Police was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for North West Mounted Police?
The original motion picture soundtrack for North West Mounted Police was composed by Victor Young.
Is North West Mounted Police based on a book or true story?
North West Mounted Police is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "R.C. Fetherstonhaugh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for North West Mounted Police?
North West Mounted Police holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).