Call of the Wild
"An Epic Novel . . . An Epic Picture !"
Originally released in 1935. Call of the Wild is a adventure/drama film. directed by William A. Wellman.
Starring Clark Gable, Loretta Young, and Jack Oakie
Synopsis
Jack Thornton has trouble winning enough at cards for the stake he needs to get to the Alaska gold fields. His luck changes when he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog that is part wolf to keep him from being shot by an arrogant Englishman also headed for the Yukon. En route to the Yukon with Shorty Houlihan -- who spent time in jail for opening someone else's letter with a map of where gold is to be found -- Jack rescues a woman whose husband was the addressee of that letter. Buck helps Jack win a $1,000 bet to get the supplies he needs. And when Jack and Claire Blake pet Buck one night, fingers touch.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 9, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (52 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Call of the Wild about?
Jack Thornton has trouble winning enough at cards for the stake he needs to get to the Alaska gold fields. His luck changes when he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog that is part wolf to keep him from...
Who directed Call of the Wild?
Call of the Wild was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is Call of the Wild?
Call of the Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Call of the Wild released?
Call of the Wild was released on August 9, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Call of the Wild?
The main cast of Call of the Wild includes Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Jack Oakie, Reginald Owen, Frank Conroy.