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Back To God's Country (other)
Back to God's Country may refer to: * "Back to God's Country" (originally "Wapi the Walrus"), a short story by James Oliver Curwood, adapted for the following three films: * ''Back to God's Country'' (1919 film), a Canadian silent film starring Nell Shipman * ''Back to God's Country'' (1927 film), an American silent film starring Renée Adorée * ''Back to God's Country'' (1953 film), an American film starring Rock Hudson See also * God's Country (other) {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Oliver Curwood
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 Yukon or Alaska and ranked among the top-ten best sellers in the United States in the early and mid 1920s, according to ''Publishers Weekly.'' 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 National Register of Historic Places 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To God's Country (1919 Film)
''Back to God's Country'' is a 1919 Canadian drama film directed by David Hartford. It is one of the earliest Canadian feature films. The film starred and was co-written by Canadian actress Nell Shipman. With an estimated budget of over $67,000, it was the most successful silent film in Canadian history. The film is noteworthy as it starred Shipman and was produced by her husband, Ernest. Shipman was one of the first women to do a nude scene on screen in the movie. In 1918, they created a production company, Shipman-Curwood Producing Company, to produce ''Back to God's Country''. The film was the only film the company would produce, and was based on a short story, "Whapi, the Walrus", by James Oliver Curwood. Curwood's story was adapted to the screen by Nell herself. She changed the protagonist of the film from a great dane to the female lead, Dolores. Shipman also shaped her character into a heroine, who saves her husband. Curwood was infuriated with Shipman, but commercially t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To God's Country (1927 Film)
''Back to God's Country'' is a 1927 silent film Northwoods adventure based on James Oliver Curwood's story ''Wapi, the Walrus''. The film was directed by Irvin Willat and stars Renée Adorée, usually an MGM actress. The film is a remake of the 1919 film '' Back to God's Country'' which starred Nell Shipman. The film survives today. Cast *Renée Adorée as Renee DeBois *Robert Frazer as Bob Stanton * Walter Long as Captain Blake * Mitchell Lewis as Jean DeBois *Adolph Milar as Frenchie Leblanc *James Mason James Neville Mason (; 15 May 190927 July 1984) was an English actor. He achieved considerable success in British cinema before becoming a star in Hollywood. He was the top box-office attraction in the UK in 1944 and 1945; his British films inc ... as Jacques Corbeau *Walter Ackerman as Clerk *Flying Eagle as Indian References External links *allmovie/synopsis [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back To God's Country (1953 Film)
''Back to God's Country'' is a 1953 American adventure western film directed by Joseph Pevney starring Rock Hudson, Marcia Henderson and Steve Cochran. Plot In the late 1800s in the remote western regions of North America, sinister businessman Paul Blake and his helper Frank Hudson kill an Eskimo, steal his map and viciously beat his sled dog. Schooner captain Peter Keith and wife Dolores arrive with a cargo of furs. Blake and Hudson conspire to keep Keith's boat in dock until conditions are too icy to sail. Blake wants the captain's goods and his wife as well. After persuading two of Keith's crew to abandon ship, Blake kills the boat's cook. He also attacks Dolores, which leads to a fight with Keith. Hudson is secretly plotting to forge a will that will result in his inheriting all of his partner's money, but nevertheless he comes to Blake's rescue in the fight, seriously injuring Keith. Traveling by sled to a fort where he can receive desperately needed medical attention, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
