Klondike
"Romance on the frozen plain. The story of a great shadow in the land of the midnight sun."
Originally released in 1932. Klondike is a adventure/drama film. directed by Phil Rosen. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Thelma Todd, Lyle Talbot, and Henry B. Walthall
Synopsis
Dr. Robert Cromwell performs a delicate operation, that has never been done before, and the patient dies. Charged with malpractice and manslaughter, his trial is national news but the jury acquits him. But the court of public opinion is still against him, and the medical board is meeting to decide whether or not to take his medical license away from him. Before they do, Cromwell, an amateur pilot, decides to join his friend, WWI Ace Donald Evans, on a flight to Alaska looking for a shorter route to Japan by following the Aleutian Islands. They crash in Alaska and Evans is killed, but Cromwell is rescued by a fur trapper named Tom Ross. He takes Cromwell to Armstrong's Trading Post, where is is nursed back to health by Klondike, a girl who works for Armstrong, and was engaged to marry Armstrong's son Jim. The latter is suffering from the same disease that Cromwell's last patient had...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- W.T. Lackey Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Klondike about?
Dr. Robert Cromwell performs a delicate operation, that has never been done before, and the patient dies. Charged with malpractice and manslaughter, his trial is national news but the jury acquits ...
Who directed Klondike?
Klondike was directed by Phil Rosen.
How long is Klondike?
Klondike has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was Klondike released?
Klondike was released on August 29, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Klondike?
The main cast of Klondike includes Thelma Todd, Lyle Talbot, Henry B. Walthall, Jason Robards Sr., Priscilla Dean.