Northwest Passage (1940)
'Northwest Passage' (Book I -- Rogers' Rangers) (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Passed
- 2h 6min
- Adventure, Drama
- 23 Feb 1940 (USA)
- Movie
Langdon Towne and Hunk Marriner join Major Rogers' Rangers as they wipe out an Indian village. They set out for Fort Wentworth, but when they arrive they find no soldiers and none of the supplies they expected.
Directors:
Award:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Cast verified as complete
| Spencer Tracy | ... |
Maj. Robert Rogers
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| Robert Young | ... |
Langdon Towne
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| Walter Brennan | ... |
'Hunk' Marriner
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| Ruth Hussey | ... |
Elizabeth Browne
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| Nat Pendleton | ... |
'Cap' Huff
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Louis Hector | ... |
Rev. Browne
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| Robert Barrat | ... |
Humphrey Towne
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| Lumsden Hare | ... |
Lord Amherst
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| Donald MacBride | ... |
Sgt. McNott
(as Donald McBride)
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| Isabel Jewell | ... |
Jennie Coit
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| Douglas Walton | ... |
Lt. Avery
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| Addison Richards | ... |
Lt. Crofton
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| Hugh Sothern | ... |
Jesse Beacham
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| Regis Toomey | ... |
Webster
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| Montagu Love | ... |
Wiseman Clagett
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| Lester Matthews | ... |
Sam Livermore
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| Truman Bradley | ... |
Capt. Ogden
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| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| C.E. Anderson | ... |
Ranger (uncredited)
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| Arthur Aylesworth | ... |
Flint - Innkeeper (uncredited)
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| Rand Brooks | ... |
Eben Towne (uncredited)
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| Don Castle | ... |
Richard Towne (uncredited)
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| Iron Eyes Cody | ... |
Scout (uncredited)
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| Richard Cramer | ... |
Sheriff Packer (uncredited)
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| George Eldredge | ... |
Lt. McMullen (uncredited)
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| Verna Felton | ... |
Mrs. Towne (uncredited)
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| Edward Gargan | ... |
Capt. Butterfield (uncredited)
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| Gibson Gowland | ... |
MacPherson (uncredited)
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Denis Green | ... |
Capt. Williams (uncredited)
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Tony Guerrero | ... |
Capt. Jacobs (uncredited)
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| Frank Hagney | ... |
Capt. Grant (uncredited)
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Sheldon Jett | ... |
Townsman in Tavern (uncredited)
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Gwendolyn Logan | ... |
Mrs. Browne (uncredited)
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| Tom London | ... |
Ranger (uncredited)
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| George Lynn | ... |
Joe Turner (uncredited)
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| Helen MacKellar | ... |
Sarah Hadden (uncredited)
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| Addie McPhail | ... |
Jane Browne (uncredited)
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| John Merton | ... |
Lt. Dunbar (uncredited)
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| Ferdinand Munier | ... |
Stoodley - Tavern Keeper (uncredited)
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Ted Oliver | ... |
Farrington (uncredited)
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| Eddie Parker | ... |
Ranger (uncredited)
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Andrew Pena | ... |
Konkapot (uncredited)
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Lawrence Porter | ... |
Billy - Indian Boy (uncredited)
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Kent Rogers | ... |
Odiorne Towne (uncredited)
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| George Sky Eagle | ... |
Indian Man (uncredited)
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| Robert St. Angelo | ... |
Solomon (uncredited)
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| Ray Teal | ... |
Bradley McNeil (uncredited)
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| Harry Wilson | ... |
Ranger (uncredited)
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| Hank Worden | ... |
Ranger Tying Oars (uncredited)
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| Frederick Worlock | ... |
Sir William Johnson (uncredited)
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Directed by
| King Vidor | ||
| Jack Conway | ... | (director: additional scenes) (uncredited) |
| W.S. Van Dyke | ... | (uncredited) (background shots) |
Written by
| Laurence Stallings | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Talbot Jennings | ... | (screenplay) |
| Kenneth Roberts | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| Bruno Frank | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Jules Furthman | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Hill | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Sidney Howard | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Noel Langley | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Frances Marion | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Jane Murfin | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Conrad Richter | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Richard Schayer | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Robert E. Sherwood | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| Jack Singer | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
| King Vidor | ... | (contributing writer) (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Hunt Stromberg | ... | producer |
Music by
| Herbert Stothart | ... | (musical score) |
Cinematography by
| William V. Skall | ... | director of photography |
| Sidney Wagner | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Conrad A. Nervig | ... | film editor |
Editorial Department
| Henri Jaffa | ... | associate color consultant: Technicolor |
| Natalie Kalmus | ... | color director: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edwin B. Willis | ... | (set decorations) |
Makeup Department
| Jack Dawn | ... | makeup creator |
| Lela Chambers | ... | makeup staff member (uncredited) |
| Lyle Dawn Jr. | ... | makeup staff head (uncredited) |
| Ray Forman | ... | makeup staff member (uncredited) |
| Charles Gorman | ... | makeup staff member (uncredited) |
| Bert Lindley | ... | makeup staff member (uncredited) |
| Don Robertson | ... | makeup staff member (uncredited) |
| Lois Stanfield | ... | makeup staff member (uncredited) |
| Jack H. Young | ... | makeup staff member (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Joe Cooke | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
| Jay Marchant | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
| Frank Messenger | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Norman Foster | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
| Robert A. Golden | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Bill Lewis | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Bert Spurlin | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Harrold Weinberger | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Malcolm Brown | ... | associate art director |
| Will Williams | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
Stunts
| Stubby Kruger | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Gil Perkins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Charles P. Boyle | ... | additional photographer (uncredited) |
| Duke Callaghan | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
| William T. Cline | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Roger Mace | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Fred Mayer | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Andrew J. McIntyre | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Kyme Meade | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Richard Mueller | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Joe Noecker | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Ray Rennahan | ... | photographer: 1938 location scenes (uncredited) |
| Jack Smith | ... | photographer: second unit (uncredited) |
| Leonard Smith | ... | photographer: 1938 location scenes (uncredited) |
| James Stone | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Buzz Tracy | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Paul Uhl | ... | camera operator and assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Daniele Amfitheatrof | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| William Axt | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Murray Cutter | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Paul Marquardt | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Charles Maxwell | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leonid Raab | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Herbert Stothart | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Howard Dietz | ... | general press representative (uncredited) |
| George Green | ... | technical consultant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated) (presents) (A King Vidor Production)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1940) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1940) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1941) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1941) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1949) (France) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1949) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1955) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1956) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1978) (Australia) (theatrical) (reissue)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Chapel Distribution (1997) (Australia) (theatrical) (35mm print)
- Warner Home Video (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2020) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Brittingham Commissary (caterer)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- MGM Home Entertainment (VHS package design)
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (approved: certificate no. 5725)
- Private Island Audio (soundtrack)
- Turner Entertainment (DVD package design)
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
- Warner Bros. Entertainment (DVD package design)
- Western Electric (sound system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based on the Kenneth Roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join Rogers' Rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the French and Indian War. The film focuses on their famous raid at Fort St. Francis and their marches before and after the battle. Written by Dale Roloff |
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| Taglines | Half Men - Half Demons . . . Warriors Such As The World Has Never Known . . . They Lived With Death and Danger For The Women Who Hungered For Their Love ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $2,677,762 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | At the beginning of the Revolutionary War, George Washington refused Rogers' request to command troops. Washington suspected that after Rogers' long stay in Britain prior to the outbreak of hostilities that he might be a spy. Washington's fears proved correct, as an infuriated Rogers formed a group called the "Queen's Rangers" (later the "King's Rangers") and fought on the side of the Canadians against the Revolutionary forces. Canada's "Queen York Rangers" claim to be a direct descendant of Rogers' irregular militia. See more » |
| Goofs | Rogers' Rangers did not portage their whaleboats over a ridge during the St. Francis raid. This actually happened two years prior when the Rangers portaged their boats from Lake George to Wood Creek in order to avoid French outposts around Fort Ticonderoga (Carillon). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Land of Liberty (1939). See more » |
| Soundtracks | America, My Country Tis of Thee See more » |
| Quotes |
[repeated line]
Maj. Robert Rogers: I'll see you at sundown, Harvard. See more » |