''White Fang'' is a 1936 American
action film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include life ...
directed by
David Butler and written by Sam Duncan,
Gene Fowler and Hal Long. The film stars
Michael Whalen,
Jean Muir,
Slim Summerville
Slim Summerville (born George Joseph Somerville; July 10, 1892 – January 5, 1946), was an American film actor and director best known for his work in comedies.
Early life
Summerville was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where his mother d ...
,
Charles Winninger
Charles J. Winninger (May 26, 1884 – January 27, 1969) was an American stage and film actor, most often cast in comedies or musicals.
Life and career
Winninger was born in Athens, Wisconsin, the son of Rosalia (Grassler) and Franz Winninger ...
,
John Carradine and
Jane Darwell. It is based on the 1906 novel ''
White Fang'' by
Jack London
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.
The film was released on July 17, 1936, by
20th Century Fox
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.
Plot
A woman and her weakling brother inherit a mine, but when her brother commits suicide, their guide is accused of murder.
Cast
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Michael Whalen as Gordon Weedon Scott
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Jean Muir as Sylvia Burgess
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Slim Summerville
Slim Summerville (born George Joseph Somerville; July 10, 1892 – January 5, 1946), was an American film actor and director best known for his work in comedies.
Early life
Summerville was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where his mother d ...
as Slats Magee
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Charles Winninger
Charles J. Winninger (May 26, 1884 – January 27, 1969) was an American stage and film actor, most often cast in comedies or musicals.
Life and career
Winninger was born in Athens, Wisconsin, the son of Rosalia (Grassler) and Franz Winninger ...
as Doc McFane
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John Carradine as Beauty Smith
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Jane Darwell as Maud Mahoney
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Thomas Beck as Hal Burgess
*Joseph Herrick as Kobi
*George Du Count as François
*Marie Chorre as Nomi
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Lightning
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as White Fang
References
External links
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1936 films
1930s English-language films
American action films
1930s action films
20th Century Fox films
Films based on White Fang
Films directed by David Butler
Films scored by Hugo Friedhofer
American black-and-white films
Northern (genre) films
1930s American films
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