Shadows of the North
Seen it?1923 | 50 min | Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for book lovers and western fans. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Never drags, at 50 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1923: an older pace and style.
Ben Darby and Pancake, his father, are owners of a mining claim in Northwest Canada. Ben goes to war, leaving Pancake to run the mine. During Ben's absence three claim jumpers take possession of the mine: one of the men is the father of Beatrice, Ben's sweetheart; another, a rival suitor. Pancake is murdered when he and Ben plot to regain the claim. Ben kidnaps Beatrice, resolving to obtain revenge through her. Ben finds that she knew nothing of the stolen claim and that her father was innocent of Pancake's murder. Ben then resolves to find the culprit and bring them to justice.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 732 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert F. Hill
- William DesmondBen 'Wolf' Darby
- Virginia Brown FaireBeatrice Neilson
- Fred KohlerRay Brent
- William WelshJeffrey Neilson
- Al HartHemingway (as Albert Hart)
- James O. BarrowsEzra 'Pancake' Darby
- Rin-Tin-TinKing, the dog