Murder on the Yukon
"RENFREW SOLVES THE MILLION DOLLAR MURDERS!"
Originally released in 1940. Murder on the Yukon is a western/adventure film. directed by Louis J. Gasnier. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Newill, Polly Ann Young, and Dave O'Brien
Synopsis
Unknown to Joan Manning, her trading post partner Weathers is operating a counterfeiting ring. When miner Jim Smithers brings his gold dust in, Weathers pays him off in counterfeit money. Jim's drunken brother, Bill, comes to the post and Weathers hears him say that Jim is leaving the area for good. Weathers sends Hawks to kill Jim and retrieve the bogus money. RCMP Sergeant Renfrew and Constable Kelly find Jim's body, and Renfrew hurries for Jim's cabin to search it. He is attacked by Weathers' men who have found the money. Renfrew is suspicious when Bill Smithers body is found, supposedly a suicide, with a note he had burned the money. This leads the Mounties to suspect counterfeiting. Kelly follows Manti, an Indian who works for Weathers, to the gang's hideout and is captured. But Renfrew is trailing Kelly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
3.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Newill
as RCMP Sgt. Renfrew
Polly Ann Young
as Joan Manning
Dave O'Brien
as Constable Kelly
Al St. John
as Bill Smithers
William Royle
as George Weathers
Chief Thundercloud
as Henchman Manti
Karl Hackett
as Hawks
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Archie
Kenne Duncan
as Henchman Tom
Budd Buster
as Jim Smithers
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Criterion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder on the Yukon about?
Unknown to Joan Manning, her trading post partner Weathers is operating a counterfeiting ring. When miner Jim Smithers brings his gold dust in, Weathers pays him off in counterfeit money. Jim's dru...
Who directed Murder on the Yukon?
Murder on the Yukon was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
How long is Murder on the Yukon?
Murder on the Yukon has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Murder on the Yukon released?
Murder on the Yukon was released on February 25, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder on the Yukon?
The main cast of Murder on the Yukon includes James Newill, Polly Ann Young, Dave O'Brien, Al St. John, William Royle.