North Star

In a remote Alaskan village during the frenzy of gold rush fever in the late 1800s, Sean McLennon relentlessly acquires mining claims by any means necessary - often leaving his 'assistants' to handle the cleanup after unfortunate accidents befall previous claim owners. When Hudson Saanteek, a resourceful half-Indian hunter with an unmatched understanding of the Alaskan wilderness, becomes McLennon's latest target, he miraculously escapes death and returns to the town determined to reclaim his land and seek vengeance. With McLennon's men possessing numerical superiority and advanced weaponry, this cat-and-mouse game is far from an equal match. However, Saanteek's exceptional survival skills and profound knowledge of the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness could very well even the odds in his favor. The stage is set for a tense showdown between these two rivals in a land where fortune and fate are constantly intertwined.

What Makes "North Star" Stand Out:

• The stunning cinematography captures the harsh beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, enhancing the thrilling cat-and-mouse game between McLennon and Saanteek.
• The riveting performances by Charles Bickford as Sean McLennon and Ken Maynard as Hudson Saanteek bring depth to their respective characters, creating a compelling dynamic between them.
• The film's climactic ending, set amidst the frozen landscape of Alaska, is both visually stunning and emotionally satisfying.

Fun Facts:

• Sean McLennon's relentless acquisition of mining claims inspired the story, which was later adapted into a novel by James Oliver Curwood.
• The film marks an early collaboration between actor Charles Bickford and director Wesley Ruggles who would later work together in multiple films such as Cimarron (1931) and The Trail of '98 (1928).
• Despite being set during the late 1800s Alaskan gold rush, North Star was primarily filmed at Paramount's Astoria studios in Oregon.