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James Oliver Curwood (June 12, 1878 – August 13, 1927) was an American action-adventure writer and conservationist. His books were often based on adventures set in the Hudson Bay area, the

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and ranked among the top-ten best sellers in the United States in the early and mid 1920s, according to ''

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.'' At least one hundred and eighty motion pictures have been based on or directly inspired by his novels and short stories; one was produced in three versions from 1919 to 1953. At the time of his death, Curwood was the highest paid (per word) author in the world.

He built Curwood Castle as a place to greet guests and as a writing studio in his hometown of Owosso, Michigan. The castle was listed on the

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and is now operated by the city as a museum. The city commemorates him with an annual Curwood Festival.

Biography and career

Curwood was born in Owosso, Michigan, the youngest of four children. Attending local schools, Curwood left high school before graduation. He passed the entrance exam to the

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and was allowed to enroll in the English department, where he studied journalism. After two years, Curwood quit college to become a reporter, moving to

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for work. In 1898, he sold his first story while attending the University of Michigan. In 1907 he was hired by the Canadian government to travel to the northern reaches of Canada to write and publish accounts of his travels to encourage tourism, his trips in Canada inspired his wilderness adventure stories. For many years he traveled to the Hudson Bay area, the

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for several months each year for more inspiration. He wrote and published twenty-eight adventure/nature novels, two collections of short stories, one non-fiction volume (''The Great Lakes''), a volume of introspection (''God's Country: The Trail to Happiness''), and an autobiography, (''The Glory of Living''). By 1922, Curwood had become very wealthy from the success of his writing. After a tour of Europe with his family where he toured old European castles, he came home and built his own, Curwood Castle in Owosso, Michigan. Constructed in the style of an 18th-century French chateau, the castle is set on the

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near downtown Owosso. In one of the castles two large turrets, Curwood set up his writing studio. He also owned a lodge on the Ausable River near Roscommon, Michigan that he used as a retreat for rest and relaxation from his rigorous writing career. Grizzly King title page

Curwood was an avid hunter in his youth; however, as he grew older, he became an advocate of conservation and environmentalism. He was appointed to the Michigan Conservation Commission in 1927. The change in his attitude toward wildlife is expressed in a quote from ''

The Grizzly King ''The Grizzly King: A Romance of the Wild'' is a 1916 novel by American author James Oliver Curwood. It was the inspiration for the director Jean-Jacques Annaud Jean-Jacques Annaud (; born 1 October 1943) is a French film director, screenwr ...

'': "The greatest thrill is not to kill but to let live." Curwood's daughter, Carlotta Curwood Tate, documented in an account in the Curwood Collector that in 1927, while on a fishing trip in Florida, Curwood was bitten or stung through hip waders by something, source unknown. Health problems related to the bite escalated over the next few months as an infection developed. He died in Owosso at the age of 49, and was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery there in a family plot.

Literary and film legacy

Curwood's adventure writing followed in the tradition of

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. Curwood set many of his works in the wilds of the Great Northwest and often used animals as lead characters (''Kazan''; ''Baree, Son of Kazan'', ''The Grizzly King,'' and ''Nomads of the North''). Many of Curwood's adventure novels also feature romance as primary or secondary plot consideration. This approach gave his work broad commercial appeal; his novels ranked on many best-seller lists in the early and mid 1920s. One of his most successful books was his 1919 novel, '' The River's End''. The book sold more than 100,000 copies and was the fourth best-selling title of the year in the United States, according to ''

''. Curwood's short stories and other pieces were published in various literary and popular magazines throughout his career. His bibliography includes more than 200 such articles, short stories, and serializations. His work was also published in Canada and the United Kingdom. Some of his books were translated into French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, Czech and Polish, and published in those respective countries.

Adaptations

Over one hundred and eighty movies have been based on or inspired by Curwood's novels and short stories. Curwood's story "Wapi the Walrus" was adapted for film three times. The first was as '' Back to God's Country'' (1919), starring

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as a brave and adventurous woman in the wilds of the North. Another version by the same title was released in 1927, and again by this title in 1953. A young John Wayne and Noah Beery Jr. starred in the 1934 film ''

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'', based on Curwood's novel '' The Wolf Hunters''. Filmmakers produced a

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featuring

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, assisted by his dog Chinook; they made a total of ten films. In the late 20th century, French director Jean-Jacques Annaud adapted Curwood's 1916 novel ''The Grizzly King'' as the film '' The Bear'' (1988). The film's success prompted a revival of interest in Curwood's books.

Legacy and honors

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* His writing studio, Curwood Castle, which he commissioned in a French chateau style, is listed on the

. It is preserved and operated as a historic house museum. * The city of Owosso holds an annual Curwood Festival during the first full weekend in June, to commemorate him and celebrate the city's heritage. * A mountain in

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was named as

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in his honor. * The L'Anse Township Park was renamed as Curwood Park.

List of his works

Filmography

* '' Fighting Chance'' (1913), a Vitagraph film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Anita Stewart, Rosemary Theby, Ned Finley, Courtenay Foote * '' Betty in the Lion's Den'' (1913), a Vitagraph film directed by Frederick A. Thomson and starring Clara Kimball Young, Darwin Karr, Josie Sadler and Etienne Giradot, from a scenario by Curwood. * '' Diamond Cut Diamond'' (1913), a Lubin Mfg. Co. film directed by L. B. Carlton starring Isabelle Lamon. Scenario by Curwood * '' Does Advertising Pay'' (1913), a Vitagraph film directed by Larry Trimble, starring Wally Van, from a scenario by Curwood * '' Duty and the Man'' (1913), a Reliance film directed by Oscar Apfel starring James Ashley, Gertrude Robinson, Charles Elliott, Irving Cummings and George Siegmann. Likely based Probably based on ''Philip Steele''. * '' The Feudist'' (1913), a Vitagraph film directed by Wilfred North and starring John Bunny, Sidney Drew, Flora Finch, Lillian Walker, Wallie Van, Kenneth Casey, Josie Sadler and Paul Kelly. Scenario by Curwood * '' Fifth Man: The Wanderers Return'' (1914), a Selig film produced and directed by F. J. Grandon. Starring Bessie Eyton, Charles Clary, Lafayette McKee, Roy Watson and Charles Wheelock. Based upon a short story by Curwood. * '' Battle of Frenchman's Run'' (1914), a Vitagraph film directed by Theodore Marsten and starring Dorothy Kelly, George Cooper, Harry Carey, Albert Roccardi and Charles H. West, based on a screenplay by Theodore Marsten, from a script by Curwood. * ''

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'' (1914), a Hearst-Selig film directed by Thomas Santschi and starring Kathlyn Williams, Thomas Santschi, Harry Lonsdae and Roy Watson, from a scenario by Curwood * '' Children of Fate'' (1914), a Nestor film directed by Wallace Reid and starring Wallace Reid, Dorothy Davenport, Joe King, Phil Dunham, Frank Borzage and Billy Wolbert. Reissued as '' Love's Western Flight'', from a script by Curwood. * '' The Dream Girl: an Ideal Realized'' (1914), a Selig film directed by Thomas Santschi starring Thomas Santschi, Bessie Eyton, Harry Lonsdale, Edith Johnson, Charles Wheelock and Lex Wilmouth. Scenario by Curwood. * '' The Eugenic Girl'' (1914), a Selig film directed and produced by Thomas Santschi. Starring Elsie Greeson, Franklyn Hall, Harry McCabe and Thomas Santschi. Scenario by Curwood * '' Fatal Note: Jealous of His Own Love Letter'' (1914), a Selig film directed and produced by E. A. Martin. Starring Adele Lane and Edwin Wallock. Scenario by Curwood. Also used as basis for ''

Phantom Patrol ''Phantom Patrol'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Charles Hutchison. Plot Cast *Kermit Maynard as RCMP Sergeant Jim McGregor *Joan Barclay as Doris McCloud *Harry J. Worth as "Dapper" Dan Geary & Stephen Morris * Paul Fix as H ...

'' in 1936 * '' The Awakening'' (1915), Vitagraph. Directed by Ralph Ince, screenplay by Ralph Ince from a script by Curwood. * '' Beautiful Belinda'' (1915), Selig film directed by E. A. Martin and starring C. C. Holland, Lee Morris and Lillian Hayward, based on a scenario by Curwood. * '' Cats'' (1915) by Selig, directed by Norval MacGregor from a scenario by Curwood * '' The Coyote'' (1915) by Selig. Directed by Guy Oliver based on Curwood's short story of the same title. * '' The Destroyers'' (1916) by Vitagraph. Directed by Ralph Ince and starring Lucille Lee Stewart. Based on Curwood's short story “Peter God” * '' Fathers of Men'' (1916) starring Robert Edison. Scenario by Curwood * '' Fiddling Man'' (1917), starring Jane Grey. Based upon the short story “The Fiddling Man” in ''Back to God's Country'' * '' Baree, Son of Kazan'' (1918), Vitagraph film starring Nell Shipman and Albert Whitman. * '' Back to God's Country'' (1919), starring

. Based on the short story “Wapi, the Walrus". * '' The River's End'' (1920), directed by Marshall Neilan and

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The Courage of Marge O'Doone ''The Courage of Marge O'Doone'' is a 1920 American silent drama film directed by David Smith and featuring Pauline Starke, Billie Bennett, Niles Welch and Boris Karloff (as Buck Tavish, a mountain man). It was written by Robert N. Bradbury, ba ...

'' (1920), a Vitagraph film directed by David Smith. Starring

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. Adapted from Curwood's book with the same title. * ''

Nomads of the North ''Nomads of the North'' is a 1920 American drama film of the North Woods co-directed and co-written by David Hartford and James Oliver Curwood, and featuring Lon Chaney, Betty Blythe, and Lewis Stone. The film was based on Curwood's own 1919 n ...

'' (1920), directed by

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* ''Isobel or The Trail's End'' (1920), directed by

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* '' God's Country and the Law'' (1921), directed by

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* '' Flower of the North'' (1921), directed by David Smith. Starring

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* '' Jan of the Big Snows'' (1922), directed by Charles M. Seay. Starring

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'' (1922), a Pine Tree Pictures film, directed by Dell Henderson and starring

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'' (1922), directed by

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* '' I Am the Law'' (1922), directed by

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* ''Jacqueline, or Blazing Barriers'' (1923), directed by Dell Henderson. Starring

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* ''Gold Madness'' (1923), directed by

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* '' Baree, Son of Kazan'' (1925), directed by David Smith. Starring

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Steele of the Royal Mounted ''Steele of the Royal Mounted'' is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by David Smith and starring Bert Lytell, Stuart Holmes and Charlotte Merriam. It is based on a novel by James Oliver Curwood about the Royal Canadian Mounted Polic ...

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The Ancient Highway ''The Ancient Highway'' is a 1925 American silent adventure film directed by Irvin Willat and written by James Shelley Hamilton and Eve Unsell based upon the novel of the same name by James Oliver Curwood. The film stars Jack Holt, Billie Dove ...

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* ''The Wolf Hunters'' (1926), directed by

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Gertrude Astor Gertrude Astor (born Gertrude Irene Eyster; November 9, 1887 – November 9, 1977) was an American motion picture character actress, who began her career playing trombone in a woman's band. Early years Gertrude Irene Eyster was born in Lakew ...

J. Farrell MacDonald John Farrell MacDonald (June 6, 1875 – August 2, 1952) was an American character actor and director. He played supporting roles and occasional leads. He appeared in over 325 films over a four-decade career from 1911 to 1951, and directed fort ...

Evelyn Selbie Evelyn Selbie (July 6, 1871 – December 7, 1950) was an American stage actress and performer in both silent and sound films. Biography Born in Louisville, Kentucky, as a young woman Selbie was a sidesaddle rider. She had a career which last ...

Fred Kohler Fred Kohler (April 20, 1888 – October 28, 1938) was an American actor. Career Fred Kohler was born in Kansas City, Missouri or in Dubuque, Iowa. As a teen, he began to pursue a career in vaudeville, but worked other jobs to support himself. ...

, Lawford Davidson, Alfred Fisher and

Lottie Williams Lottie Williams (January 20, 1874 – November 16, 1962) was an American character actress whose career spanned both the silent and sound film eras. Early life Lottie Williams was born on January 20, 1874, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Career ...

. Based on the Curwood's book of the same title. * ''

Tentacles of the North ''In the Tentacles of the North'' is a 1926 American silent adventure film directed by Louis Chaudet and starring Gaston Glass, Alice Calhoun and Joseph W. Girard.Munden p.791 Two ships, on a journey lead by Captin Van Horn, become trapped in i ...

'' (1926), directed by

Louis Chaudet Louis William Chaudet (March 20, 1884 – May 10, 1965) was an American film director of the silent movie era. Biography He was born on March 20, 1884, in Manhattan, Kansas. He died May 10, 1965, in Woodland Hills, California. Louis was the s ...

. Starring

Gaston Glass Gaston Glass (born Jacques Gaston Oscar Glass; December 31, 1899 – November 11, 1965) was a French-American actor and film producer. He was the father of the composer Paul Glass (born 1934). Selected filmography * ''The Corsican Broth ...

and

Alice Calhoun Alice Beatrice Calhoun (November 21, 1900 – June 3, 1966) was an American silent film actress. Film star Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she made her film debut in an uncredited role in 1918 and went on to appear in another forty-seven films betw ...

* ''

The Flaming Forest ''The Flaming Forest'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Reginald Barker and starring Antonio Moreno and Renée Adorée. The film is based on the novel of the same name by James Oliver Curwood, and was produced by Cosmopolitan P ...

'' (1926), directed by

. Starring

Antonio Moreno Antonio Garrido Monteagudo (September 26, 1887 – February 15, 1967), better known as Antonio Moreno or Tony Moreno, was a Spanish-born American actor and film director of the silent film era and through the 1950s. Early life and silent fil ...

and

Renée Adorée Renée Adorée (born Jeanne de la Fonte; 30 September 1898 – 5 October 1933) was a French stage and film actress who appeared in Hollywood silent movies during the 1920s. She is best known for portraying the role of Melisande, the love interes ...

* ''

Prisoners of the Storm ''Prisoners of the Storm'' is a 1926 American silent Western film directed by Lynn Reynolds and starring House Peters, Peggy Montgomery, and Walter McGrail. Plot As described in a film magazine, Bucky Malone and his elder partner, Pierre LeG ...

'' (1926), directed by

Lynn Reynolds Lynn Fairfield Reynolds (May 7, 1889 – February 25, 1927) was an American director and screenwriter. Reynolds directed more than 80 films between 1915 and 1928. He also wrote for 58 films between 1914 and 1927. Reynolds was born in Harlan, ...

. Starring

and

Peggy Montgomery Peggy Montgomery (1904–1989) was an American actress of the silent era.Munden p.180 She frequently played female leads in western films. Selected filmography * ''The Speed Demon'' (1925) * ''The Dangerous Dub'' (1926) * '' Looking for Trouble' ...

* ''

A Captain's Courage ''A Captain's Courage'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Louis Chaudet and starring Edward Earle, Dorothy Dwan and Lafe McKee.Munden p.111 Cast * Edward Earle * Dorothy Dwan * Lafe McKee * Ashton Dearholt * Jack Henderson * Al ...

'' (1926), a

Rayart Pictures Rayart Pictures was one of the early film production and distribution companies operating independently of the major Hollywood studios in the United States during the later silent film era from the mid-to-late 1920s and into the early "talkies" e ...

film directed by

, produced by Ben Wilson Productions, and starring

Edward Earle Edward Earle (16 July 1882 – 15 December 1972) was a Canadian-American stage, film and television actor. In a career which lasted from the 1910s to 1966, he appeared in almost 400 films between 1914 and 1956. He was born in Toronto and died ...

Dorothy Dwan Dorothy Dwan (April 26, 1906 – March 17, 1981) was an American film actress. Biography Born Dorothy Ilgenfritz in Sedalia, Missouri, Dwan was a WAMPAS Baby Star. She appeared in 40 films between 1922 and 1930, several of which were dir ...

and Lafe McKee. Likely based on Curwood's ''The Courage of Captain Plum'' * '' Back to God's Country'' (1927), directed by

and starring

. * ''

The Slaver ''The Slaver'' is a 1927 American drama film directed by Harry Revier and starring Pat O'Malley, Carmelita Geraghty and John Miljan.Munden p.732 Cast * Pat O'Malley as Dick Farnum * Carmelita Geraghty as Natalie Rivers * John Miljan as Cyr ...

'' (1927), directed by

Harry Revier Harry Jack Revier (16 March 1890 – 13 August 1957) was an independent American director, producer and first generation exploitation film maker best known for his sound films '' The Lost City'' (1935), '' Lash of the Penitentes'' (1936), an ...

. Starring Pat O'Malley and Carmelita Geraghty * ''Hearts of Men'' (1928), directed by James P. Hogan. Starring

Mildred Harris Mildred Harris (April 18, 1901 – July 20, 1944) was an American stage, film, and vaudeville actress during the early part of the 20th century. Harris began her career in the film industry as a child actress when she was 10 years old. She was a ...

* '' Thundergod'' (1928), directed by Charles J. Hunt. Starring

Cornelius Keefe Cornelius Keefe (July 13, 1900 – December 11, 1972) was an American film actor.Pitts p.297 Selected filmography * '' A Society Scandal'' (1924) * ''Those Who Judge'' (1924) * '' Lend Me Your Husband'' (1924) *'' The Law and the Lady'' (1924) * ...

and

Lila Lee Lila Lee (born Augusta Wilhelmena Fredericka Appel; July 25, 1905 – November 13, 1973) was a prominent screen actress, primarily a leading lady, of the silent film and early sound film eras. Early life The daughter of Augusta Fredericka Appe ...

* '' The Old Code'' (1928), directed by

Ben F. Wilson Ben F. Wilson (also credited as Benjamin Wilson; July 7, 1876 – August 25, 1930), was an American stage and film actor, director, producer and screenwriter of the silent era.Walter McGrail Walter B. McGrail (October 19, 1888 – March 19, 1970) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 150 films between 1916 and 1951. Besides feature films, he appeared in ''The Scarlet Runner'', a 12-chapter serial. McGrail was born in ...

Lillian Rich Lillian Rose Rich Woodland, more commonly known as Lillian Rich (1 January 1900 – 5 January 1954) was an English-born actress of the silent era. She appeared in more than 60 films between 1919 and 1940. Biography Rich was born in Herne ...

and

Cliff Lyons Cliff Lyons (born 19 October 1961) is an indigenous Australian former international rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. A Clive Churchill Medalllist and two-time Dally M Medallist, he made 309 first-grade appearances wit ...

* ''

The Yellowback ''The Yellowback'' is a 1929 American drama film directed by Jerome Storm and written by Randolph Bartlett and John Twist. The film stars Tom Moore, Irma Harrison, Tom Santschi, William Martin and Lionel Belmore. The film was released on Janu ...

'' (1929), directed by

Jerome Storm Jerome Storm (November 11, 1890 – July 10, 1958) was an American film director, actor, and writer. He acted in 48 films between 1914 and 1941 and directed 47 films between 1918 and 1932. He was born in Denver, Colorado, and died in Desert ...

. Starring Tom Moore * '' River's End'' (1930), directed by

Michael Curtiz Michael Curtiz ( ; born Manó Kaminer; since 1905 Mihály Kertész; hu, Kertész Mihály; December 24, 1886 April 10, 1962) was a Hungarian-American film director, recognized as one of the most prolific directors in history. He directed cla ...

. Starring

Charles Bickford Charles Ambrose Bickford (January 1, 1891 – November 9, 1967) was an American actor known for supporting roles. He was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, for '' The Song of Bernadette'' (1943), '' The F ...

and

Evalyn Knapp Evalyn Knapp (born Evelyn Pauline Knapp; June 17, 1906 – June 12, 1981) was an American film actress of the late 1920s, 1930s and into the 1940s. She was a leading B-movie serial actress in the 1930s. She was the younger sister of the orche ...

* ''

'' (1934), directed by R. N. Bradbury. Starring John Wayne * ''

Fighting Trooper ''Fighting Trooper'' is a 1934 American Western film directed by Ray Taylor. The film is also known as ''The Trooper'' in the United Kingdom. Cast *Kermit Maynard as NWMP Trooper Burke *Barbara Worth as Diane La Farge *LeRoy Mason as Andre La ...

'' (1934), directed by Ray Taylor. Starring

Kermit Maynard Kermit Maynard (September 20, 1897 – January 16, 1971) was an American actor and stuntman. Early years Born in Vevay, Indiana, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Maynard and a lookalike younger brother of actor Ken Maynard; they were f ...

* ''

Northern Frontier ''Northern Frontier'' is a 1935 American adventure film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Barry Barringer. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Eleanor Hunt, Russell Hopton, J. Farrell MacDonald, LeRoy Mason, Gertrude Astor, Ben Hendricks Jr. a ...

'' (1935), directed by Sam Newfield. Starring

* ''

Wilderness Mail ''Wilderness Mail'' is a 1935 American adventure film directed by Forrest Sheldon and written by Bennett Cohen and Robert Dillon. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Fred Kohler, Paul Hurst, Doris Brook, Syd Saylor and Dick Curtis. The film was relea ...

'' (1935), directed by Forrest Sheldon. Starring

* ''

The Red Blood of Courage ''Red Blood of Courage'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by John English from a screenplay by Barry Barringer. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Ann Sheridan, and Reginald Barlow. Plot Sgt. Sullivan of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police go ...

'' (1935), directed by John English. Starring

and Ann Sheridan * '' The Test'' (1935), directed by Bernard B. Ray. Starring Rin-Tin-Tin Jr.,

Grant Withers Granville Gustavus Withers (January 17, 1905 – March 27, 1959) was an American film actor who acted under the screen name Grant Withers. With early beginnings in the silent era, Withers moved into sound films, establishing himself with a lis ...

, Grace Ford and Monte Blue * '' The Hawk'' (1935), directed by

Edward Dmytryk Edward Dmytryk (September 4, 1908 – July 1, 1999) was an American film director. He was known for his 1940s noir films and received an Oscar nomination for Best Director for '' Crossfire'' (1947). In 1947, he was named as one of the Hollywoo ...

. Starring Yancey Lane, Betty Jordan and

Dickie Jones Richard Percy Jones (February 25, 1927 – July 7, 2014), known as Dick Jones or Dickie Jones, was an American actor and singer who achieved success as a child performer and as a young adult, especially in B-Westerns. In 1938, he played Artimer ...

* ''

Code of the Mounted ''The Code of the Mounted'' is a 1935 American drama film directed by Sam Newfield from a screenplay by Milton Raison. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Robert Warwick, and Jim Thorpe. Cast Plot Raoul Marlin kills a fur trapper, and is captu ...

'' (1935), an Ambassador Pictures film directed and produced by Sam Newfield. Starred

Lillian Miles Lillian Miles (August 1, 1907 – February 27, 1972) was an American actress in several films in the 1930s. Biography Miles was born in 1907 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Aside from singing and performing in the celebrated 'Continental' musical number in ...

, Robert Warwick,

Syd Saylor Syd or SYD may refer to: *Syd (name), including a list of people with the name * ''Syd.'', taxonomic author abbreviation of Hans Sydow (1879–1946), German mycologist * Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ** IATA code for Sydney Airport, New South ...

Jim Thorpe James Francis Thorpe ( Sac and Fox (Sauk): ''Wa-Tho-Huk'', translated as "Bright Path"; May 22 or 28, 1887March 28, 1953) was an American athlete and Olympic gold medalist. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe was the first Nativ ...

Wheeler Oakman Wheeler Oakman (born Vivian Eichelberger; February 21, 1890 – March 19, 1949) was an American film actor. Early years Oakman was born as Vivian Eichelberger in Washington, D.C., and educated in that city's schools. He grew up in Fairfax, Vir ...

and Eddie Phillips. Adapted from silent the film ''Heels of Fate'' * ''

Trails of the Wild ''Trails of the Wild'' is a 1935 American adventure film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Billie Seward, Monte Blue, Matthew Betz, Fuzzy Knight and Wheeler Oakman. The film was released o ...

'' (1935), directed by Sam Newfield. Starring

* ''

Trails End ''Trails End'' is a 1949 American Western film directed by Lambert Hillyer and starring Johnny Mack Brown, Max Terhune and Kay Morley.Pitts p.364 Cast * Johnny Mack Brown as Johnny Mack * Max Terhune as Alibi * Kay Morley as Laurie Stuart ...

'' (1935), directed by

Albert Herman Albert Herman (1887–1958) was an American actor, screenwriter and film director. Herman was a prolific director, working mainly on low-budget movies for companies such as Producers Releasing Corporation. He is sometimes credited as Al Herman. ...

. Starring

Conway Tearle Conway Tearle (born Frederick Conway Levy, May 17, 1878 – October 1, 1938) was an American stage actor who went on to perform in silent and early sound films. Early life Tearle was born on May 17, 1878, in New York City, the son of the ...

Claudia Dell Claudia Dell (born Claudia Dell Smith; January 10, 1910 – September 5, 1977) was an American showgirl and actress of the stage and movies. Early years Dell was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 10, 1910. She attended school in San ...

and Stanley Blystone * ''

His Fighting Blood ''His Fighting Blood'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by John English and starring Kermit Maynard, Polly Ann Young and Paul Fix.Goble p.102 It was produced on Poverty Row as a second feature. The film's sets were designed by the ar ...

'' (1935), directed by John English. Starring

* ''Timber War'' (1935), directed by Sam Newfield. Starring

* ''

Skull and Crown ''Skull and Crown'' is a 1935 American Western film directed by Elmer Clifton. It was the final film of cast member Molly O'Day. Cast * Rin Tin Tin, Jr. as Rinty *Regis Toomey as Bob Franklin posing as Rocky Morgan *Jack Mulhall as Border Pa ...

'' (1935), directed by

Elmer Clifton Elmer Clifton (March 14, 1890 – October 15, 1949) was an American writer, director and actor from the early silent days. A collaborator of D.W. Griffith, he appeared in ''The Birth of a Nation'' (1915) and '' Intolerance'' (1916) before givi ...

. Starring Rin-Tin-Tin Jr.,

Regis Toomey John Francis Regis Toomey (August 13, 1898October 12, 1991) was an American film and television actor. Early life Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was one of four children of Francis X. and Mary Ellen Toomey, and attended Peabody High ...

and

Molly O'Day Molly O'Day (born Suzanne Dobson Noonan; October 16, 1909 – October 22, 1998) was an American film actress and the younger sister of Sally O'Neil. Biography Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, she was the youngest of 11 children of Judge Tho ...

* ''

Song of the Trail ''Song of the Trail'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Russell Hopton and starring Kermit Maynard, Evelyn Brent and Andrea Leeds.Pitts p.35 Cast * Kermit Maynard as Jim Carter * Evelyn Brent as Myra * Fuzzy Knight as Pudge * Andre ...

'' (1936), directed by

Russell Hopton Harry Russell Hopton (February 18, 1900 – April 7, 1945) was an American film actor and director. Biography Hopton was born in New York City, New York. He appeared in 110 films between 1926 and 1945, often playing streetwise characters f ...

. Starring

* ''

'' (1936), a Reliable film directed by Bernard B. Ray and starring Rin-Tin-Tin Jr. and Francis X. Bushman Jr. * '' The Country Beyond'' (1936), a 20th Century Fox Film production directed by

Eugene Forde Eugene Forde (1898–1986) was an American film director. Selected filmography * ''Daredevil's Reward'' (1928) * '' Painted Post'' (1928) * '' Son of the Golden West'' (1928) * '' Charlie Chan's Courage'' (1934) * ''Charlie Chan in London'' (1 ...

with Paul Kelly and

Rochelle Hudson Rochelle Hudson (born Rachael Elizabeth Hudson; March 6, 1916 – January 17, 1972) was an American film actress from the 1930s through the 1960s.Wildcat Trooper ''Wildcat Trooper'' is a 1936 American adventure film directed by Elmer Clifton and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Hobart Bosworth, Fuzzy Knight, Lois Wilde, Jim Thorpe, Yakima Canutt, Eddie Phillips, John Merton, F ...

'' (1936), directed by

. Starring

* ''

'' (1936), directed by

Charles Hutchison Charles Hutchison (December 3, 1879 – May 30, 1949) was an American film actor, director and screenwriter. He appeared in more than 40 films between 1914 and 1944. He also directed 33 films between 1915 and 1938. Though he directed nume ...

. Starring

* '' Vengeance of Rannah'' (1936), directed by Bernard B. Ray. Starring Rin-Tin-Tin Jr. and

Bob Custer Bob Custer (born Raymond Anthony Glenn, October 18, 1898 – December 27, 1974) was an American film actor who appeared in over 50 films, mostly Westerns, between 1924 and 1937, including ''The Fighting Hombre'', '' Arizona Days'', '' The La ...

* ''

Wild Horse Round-Up ''Wild Horse Round-Up'' is a 1936 American western film directed by Alan James from a screenplay by Joseph O'Donnell, based on a short story by James Oliver Curwood. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Betty Lloyd, and Dickie Jones. Cast *Kermit M ...

'' (1936), directed by Alan James. Starring

* ''

God's Country and the Woman ''God's Country and the Woman'' is a 1937 American Technicolor lumberjack drama film directed by William Keighley and written by Norman Reilly Raine. The film stars George Brent, Beverly Roberts, Barton MacLane, Robert Barrat, Alan Hale, Sr. a ...

'' (1937), directed by

William Keighley William Jackson Keighley (August 4, 1889 – June 24, 1984) was an American stage actor and Hollywood film director. Career After graduating from the Ludlum School of Dramatic Art, Keighley began acting at the age of 23. By the 1910s and 1920s ...

. Starring

George Brent George Brent (born George Brendan Nolan; 15 March 1904 – 26 May 1979) was an Irish-American stage, film, and television actor. He is best remembered for the eleven films he made with Bette Davis, which included '' Jezebel'' and '' Dark Victo ...

and

Beverly Roberts Beverly Louise Roberts (May 19, 1914 – July 13, 2009) was an American film and stage actress of the 1930s, as well as a singer and painter. She worked as business executive in the entertainment industry through the 1970s. Career Born in Bro ...

* ''

Valley of Terror ''Valley of Terror'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by Albert Herman and written by John T. Neville, Sherman L. Lowe and Stanley Roberts. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Harley Wood, John Merton, Jack Ingram, Roger Williams, Hank Be ...

'' (1937), directed by

. Starring

* '' The Silver Trail'' (1937), directed by Bernard B. Ray. Starring

Rex Lease Rex Lloyd Lease (February 11, 1903 – January 3, 1966) was an American actor. He appeared in over 300 films, mainly in Poverty Row westerns. Biography Lease arrived in Hollywood in 1924. He found bit and supporting parts at Film Booking ...

* ''

Whistling Bullets ''Whistling Bullets'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by John English and written by Joseph O'Donnell. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Harley Wood, Maston Williams, Karl Hackett, Jack Ingram, Bruce Mitchell and James Sheridan. The f ...

'' (1937), directed by John English. Starring

* '' The Fighting Texan'' (1937), by Ambassador-Conn. Directed by Charles Abbott and starring

Elaine Shepard Elaine Elizabeth Shepard (April 2, 1913 – September 6, 1998) was a Broadway and film actress in the 1930s and 1940s. She was also the author of ''The Doom Pussy'', a semi-fictional account of aviation in the Vietnam War. Film and stage Shepar ...

, Frank LaRue, Bud Buster, Ed Cassidy, Bruce Mitchell and Murdock McQuarrie, from a story by Curwood. * ''

Galloping Dynamite ''Galloping Dynamite'' is a 1936 American Western film directed by Harry L. Fraser and written by Sherman L. Lowe, Charles R. Condon, Stanley Roberts and Jesse Duffy. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Ariane Allen, John Merton, David Sharpe, S ...

'' (1937), directed by Harry L. Fraser. Starring

* ''

Rough Riding Rhythm ''Rough Riding Rhythm'' is a 1938 American Western film directed by J. P. McGowan and written by Arthur Everett. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Beryl Wallace, Ralph Peters, Olin Francis, Betty Mack, Curley Dresden and Cliff Parkinson. The film ...

'' (1937), directed by J. P. McGowan. Starring

* ''

Roaring Six Guns ''Roaring Six Guns'' is a 1937 American Western film directed by J. P. McGowan and written by Arthur Everett. The film stars Kermit Maynard, Mary Hayes, Sam Flint, John Merton, Budd Buster, Robert Fiske and Ed Cassidy. The film was released on ...

'' (1937), directed by J. P. McGowan. Starring

* ''

Call of the Yukon ''Call of the Yukon'' is a 1938 American action/adventure film produced and released by Republic Pictures, directed by John T. Coyle and B. Reeves Eason and starring Richard Arlen and Beverly Roberts. The film features extensive Alaskan locati ...

'' (1938), a Republic Pictures film, directed by

B. Reeves Eason William Reeves Eason (October 2, 1886 – June 9, 1956), known as B. Reeves Eason, was an American film director, actor and screenwriter. His directorial output was limited mainly to low-budget westerns and action pictures, but it was as a secon ...

, and starring

Richard Arlen Richard Arlen (born Sylvanus Richard Mattimore, September 1, 1899 – March 28, 1976) was an American actor of film and television. Biography Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Arlen attended the University of Pennsylvania. He served in Canada as a ...

and

, from the story "Swift Lightning". * '' River's End'' (1940), directed by Ray Enright. Starring Dennis Morgan and

George Tobias George Tobias (July 14, 1901 – February 27, 1980) was an American theater, film and television actor. He had character parts and supporting roles in several major films of Hollywood's Golden Age. He is also known for his role as Abner K ...

* '' Law of the Timber'' (1941), directed by Bernard B. Ray. Starring

Marjorie Reynolds Marjorie Reynolds (née Goodspeed; August 12, 1917 – February 1, 1997) was an American film/television actress and dancer, who appeared in more than 50 films, including the 1942 musical ''Holiday Inn'', in which she and Bing Crosby introdu ...

, Monte Blue and

* ''

Dawn on the Great Divide ''Dawn on the Great Divide'' is a 1942 American Western film directed by Howard Bretherton based on James Oliver Curwood's 1913 short story "Wheels of Fate". It was the final film of Buck Jones and the final film of Monogram Pictures ''Rough R ...

'' (1942), Monogram Pictures film starring

Buck Jones Buck Jones (born Charles Frederick Gebhart; December 12, 1891 – November 30, 1942) was an American actor, known for his work in many popular Western movies. In his early film appearances, he was credited as Charles Jones. Early life, milita ...

Raymond Hatton Raymond William Hatton (July 7, 1887 – October 21, 1971) was an American film actor who appeared in almost 500 motion pictures. Biography Hatton was born in Red Oak, Iowa. His physician father steered him toward a career in medicine. Howev ...

Rex Bell Rex Bell (born George Francis Beldam; October 16, 1903 – July 4, 1962) was an American actor and politician. Bell primarily appeared in Western films during his career. He also appeared in the 1930 movie '' True to the Navy'', starring Clar ...

Mona Barrie Mona Barrie (born Mona Barlee Smith; 18 December 1909 – 27 June 1964) was an English-born actress, active on stage in Australia before establishing a career in the US, and in Hollywood films. Career Born Mona Barlee Smith in London to comedi ...

, Harry Woods and Robert Frazer. Directed by

Howard Bretherton Howard Bretherton (13 February 1890, in Tacoma, Washington – 12 April 1969, in San Diego, California) was an American film director, film editor, and the father of film editor David Bretherton. Career He began his career as a propman and then ...

from the silent film ''Wheels of Fate'' and a screenplay by Jess Bowers. * ''

Northwest Trail ''Northwest Trail'' is a 1945 American contemporary Western film directed by Derwin Abrahams shot in Cinecolor at Lake Hemet, California. It stars Bob Steele, Joan Woodbury, and Madge Bellamy making a comeback appearance in her final film. Pl ...

'' (1945), directed by

Derwin Abrahams Derwin Abrahams (1903–1974) was an American film director. He directed four serials in the 1940s for Columbia Pictures, including ''Hop Harrigan'', ''Chick Carter, Detective'', ''Tex Granger'', and ''Son of the Guardsman'', followed by ''The Gr ...

. Starring

John Litel John Beach Litel (December 30, 1892 – February 3, 1972) was an American film and television actor. Early life Litel was born in Albany, Wisconsin. During World War I, he enlisted in the French Army and was twice decorated for bravery. Ba ...

Joan Woodbury Joan Elmer Woodbury (December 17, 1915 – February 22, 1989) was an American actress beginning in the 1930s and continuing well into the 1960s. Early life Woodbury was born in Los Angeles, California on December 17, 1915. Her father was Elmer ...

, Bob Steele and

Madge Bellamy Madge Bellamy (born Margaret Derden Philpott; June 30, 1899 – January 24, 1990) was an American stage and film actress. She was a popular leading lady in the 1920s and early 1930s. Her career declined in the sound era and ended following a rom ...

* '' God's Country'' (1946), directed by

Robert Emmett Tansey Robert Emmett Tansey (June 28, 1897 – June 17, 1951) was an American actor, screenwriter, film producer and director. He was active in cinema in various roles from the 1910s to the 1950s. He was sometimes credited as Robert E. Tansey or Rober ...

. Starring Robert Lowery, Helen Gilbert,

William Farnum William Farnum (July 4, 1876 – June 5, 1953) was an American actor. He was a star of American silent film cinema and became one of the highest-paid actors during that time. Biography Farnum was born on July 4, 1876, in Boston, Massachuse ...

and Buster Keaton * '' 'Neath Canadian Skies'' (1946), a Golden Gate Pictures, Inc. film, directed by

and produced by William B. David. Starred

Russell Hayden Russell "Lucky" Hayden (born Hayden Michael "Pate" Lucid; June 12, 1912 – June 9, 1981) was an American film and television actor. He is best known for his portrayal as Lucky Jenkins in Paramount's popular Hopalong Cassidy film series. Ear ...

, Inez Cooper, Douglas Fowley and

, based on a story by Curwood. * ''

'' (1949), directed by

Will Jason Will Jason (1910–1970) was an American film and television director. He shot a number of short films for MGM during the early 1940s.Drew p.262 Selected filmography * ''The Soul of a Monster'' (1944) * '' Tahiti Nights'' (1944) * ''Eve Knew Her ...

. Starring Stephen Dunne and

Lois Maxwell Lois Ruth Maxwell (born Lois Ruth Hooker; 14 February 1927 – 29 September 2007) was a Canadian actress who portrayed Miss Moneypenny in the first fourteen Eon-produced ''James Bond'' films (1962–1985). She was the first actress to play the ...

* ''

and Chinook the Wonder Dog'' (film series with 10 films) ** ''

Trail of the Yukon ''Trail of the Yukon'' is a 1949 American Northern film directed by William Beaudine and starring Kirby Grant, Suzanne Dalbert and Bill Edwards. It was based on a novel by James Oliver Curwood about a North-West Mounted Police officer and his ...

'' (1949), directed by

William Beaudine William Washington Beaudine (January 15, 1892 – March 18, 1970) was an American film actor and director. He was one of Hollywood's most prolific directors, turning out films in remarkable numbers and in a wide variety of genres. Life and car ...

. Starring

** '' The Wolf Hunters'' (1949), directed by Budd Boetticher. Starring

** ''

Snow Dog ''Snow Dog'' is a 1950 American Northern film directed by Frank McDonald and starring Kirby Grant, Elena Verdugo and Rick Vallin. It was the third of a series of ten films featuring Grant as a Canadian Mountie.Drew, p. 225. Plot Cast * ...

'' (1949), directed by Frank McDonald. Starring

** ''

Call of the Klondike ''Call of the Klondike'' is a 1950 American Northern film directed by Frank McDonald and starring Kirby Grant, Anne Gwynne, and Lynne Roberts. The film was the fourth in the series of ten films featuring Kirby Grant as a Canadian Mountie.Dre ...

'' (1950), a Monogram Pictures film, starring

Anne Gwynne Anne Gwynne (born Marguerite Gwynne Trice; December 10, 1918 – March 31, 2003) was an American actress who was known as one of the first scream queens because of her numerous appearances in horror films. Gwynne was also one of the most popula ...

, Lynne Roberts,

Tom Neal Thomas Carroll Neal Jr. (January 28, 1914 – August 7, 1972) was an American actor and successful amateur boxer best known for his costarring role in the critically lauded film '' Detour'', for having a widely publicized affair with actress B ...

, Russell Simpson, and Chinook the Wonder Dog. Directed by Frank McDonald from story by Curwood. ** '' Northwest Territory'' (1951), directed by Frank McDonald. Starring

** ''

Yukon Manhunt ''Yukon Manhunt'' is a 1951 American Northern film directed by Frank McDonald and starring Kirby Grant, Gail Davis and Margaret Field. The film was the sixth in the series of ten films featuring Kirby Grant as a Canadian Mountie.Drew, p. 22 ...

'' (1951), directed by Frank McDonald. Starring

** '' Yukon Gold'' (1952), directed by Frank McDonald. Starring

** ''

Fangs of the Arctic ''Fangs of the Arctic'' is a 1953 American Northern film directed by Rex Bailey and starring Kirby Grant, Lorna Hanson and Warren Douglas. The film was the eighth in the series of ten films featuring Kirby Grant as a Canadian Mountie.Drew, ...

'' (1953), an Allied Artist Production film released by Monogram Pictures. Starring

and Warren Douglas, directed by Rex Bailey from a story by Curwood ** ''

Northern Patrol The Northern Patrol, also known as Cruiser Force B and the Northern Patrol Force, was an operation of the British Royal Navy during the First World War and Second World War. The Patrol was part of the British "distant" blockade of Germany. Its ma ...

'' (1953), directed by Rex Bailey. Starring

** ''

Yukon Vengeance ''Yukon Vengeance'' is a 1954 American Northern film directed by William Beaudine and starring Kirby Grant, Monte Hale and Mary Ellen Kay.Marshall p. 346 It was the tenth and final film featuring Grant as Mountie Corporal Rod Webb, assisted by ...

'' (1954), directed by

. Starring

* '' Timber Fury'' (1950), directed by Bernard B. Ray. Starring David Bruce * '' Back to God's Country'' (1953), starring

Rock Hudson Rock Hudson (born Roy Harold Scherer Jr.; November 17, 1925 – October 2, 1985) was an American actor. One of the most popular movie stars of his time, he had a screen career spanning more than three decades. A prominent heartthrob in the Golde ...

and

Hugh O'Brian Hugh O'Brian (born Hugh Charles Krampe; April 19, 1925 – September 5, 2016) was an American actor and humanitarian, best known for his starring roles in the ABC Western television series ''The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp'' (1955–1 ...

* ''

Nikki, Wild Dog of the North ''Nikki: Wild Dog of the North'' is a 1961 adventure film directed by Jack Couffer and Don Haldane. The plot, based on the novel ''Nomads of the North'' by James Oliver Curwood, centers around the adventures of a malamute dog named Nikki. Plo ...

'' (1961), directed by Jack Couffer and Don Haldane. Starring Jean Coutu (actor), Jean Coutu, Émile Genest, Uriel Luft, Robert Rivard and Jacques Fauteux. * '' The Bear'' (1988), by RCA-Columbia, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, based on the novel published as ''The Grizzly King'' (1916). * ''Aventures dans le Grand Nord'' (French-Canadian TV series, 5 films based on stories by James Oliver Curwood) ** ''L'Honneur des grandes neiges'' (1994, TV film), directed by Gilles Carle. Starring Jürgen Prochnow ** ''Bari'' (1994, TV film), directed by Arnaud Sélignac. Starring Neve Campbell and Jeff Fahey ** ''Kazan'' (1995, TV film), directed by Arnaud Sélignac. Starring Jeff Fahey ** ''Chasseurs de loups, chasseurs d'or'' (1995, TV film), directed by René Manzor. Starring Lukas Haas and Daniel Gélin ** ''Le Sang du chasseur'' (1995, TV film), directed by Gilles Carle. Starring Michael Biehn and Vincent Cassel

Notes

References

* Eldridge, Judith A. ''James Oliver Curwood: God's Country and the Man''. Bowling Green, OH: Bowling Green State University Popular Press, 1993. *
James Oliver Curwood
. Shiawassee County, Michigan History. Retrieved on February 7, 2012.

External links

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