description North to Alaska Overview
North to Alaska depicts a story set during the Nome gold rush of the 1930s. Starring John Wayne alongside Stewart Granger and others, the film adapts the 1939 play “Birthday Gift.” It features a cast including Fabian and Capucine in this comedy Western/Northern adventure.
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info North to Alaska Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1960 |
help North to Alaska FAQ
What year is North to Alaska set in?
The story is set in 1900 during the Nome gold rush, not in the 1930s. Sam McCord and the Pratt brothers have established a successful mining claim near Nome.
Why does Sam bring Angel back from Seattle?
George Pratt sends Sam to collect his fiancée, but Sam discovers that she has married another man. He instead returns with Michelle Bonet, known as Angel, a dance-hall hostess played by Capucine.
Who directed North to Alaska?
Henry Hathaway directed the 1960 comedy Western for 20th Century Fox. The principal cast includes John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Capucine, Fabian, and Ernie Kovacs.
What play inspired North to Alaska?
The screenplay drew from the 1939 play Birthday Gift by Ladislas Fodor. The film relocates its romantic complications into the rough-and-tumble setting of Nome's gold rush.
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