James Oliver Curwood

Writing

James Oliver Curwood

Born June 12, 1878 · Owosso, Michigan, USA

Died August 13, 1927 · aged 49

James Oliver Curwood was an American novelist.

Known For

Nomads of the NorthNomads of the North · 1983
Nomads of the North
1983
MovieFamilyAdventure
Based on the novel of the same name by Canadian writer James Oliver Curwood. A story about the life of nature, about the friendship and loyalty of Mika the puppy and Neeva the brown bear.
The BearThe Bear · 1988
The Bear
7.11988
MovieAdventureDrama
An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.
Yukon GoldYukon Gold · 1952
Yukon Gold
5.01952
MovieWestern
In this Yukon adventure, a gold mining community is rocked by a murder. A Mountie investigates and encounters a female gambler. Action ensues, but justice prevails.
The Trail BeyondThe Trail Beyond · 1934
The Trail Beyond
4.91934
MovieActionAdventure
Rod Drew hunts for a missing girl and finds himself in a fight over a goldmine as well.
The YellowbackThe Yellowback · 1929
The Yellowback
8.01929
MovieDramaRomance
The Yellowback is a 1929 American drama film directed by Jerome Storm.
Phantom PatrolPhantom Patrol · 1936
Phantom Patrol
6.31936
MovieWestern
A deranged killer escapes into the Canadian woods. He tries to fool the locals by pretending he is a well known mystery writer, but the local Mountie starts to get suspicious.
Two WomenTwo Women · 1919
Two Women
10.01919
MovieDrama
Geological expert John Leighton naïvely introduces his flirtatious wife Emily to his boss, W. G. Griggs. Griggs sends John to the Graypeak district to prospect for quarries and is soon involved in an affair with Emily. While in the mountains, John rescues Enid Arden from an attack and she falls in love with him. Returning home John discovers the affair and leaves Emily. Emily and Griggs go to Europe to avoid a scandal and while there start divorce proceedings. But Griggs’ philandering ultimately costs him his life and Emily tracks John to Graypeak. Although she tries to win John back a fateful train ride clears the way for John and Enid to face a happy future together.
Some LiarSome Liar · 1919
Some Liar
10.01919
MovieComedyWestern
Traveling salesman and teller of tall tales Robert Winchester McTabb arrives in Yellow Jacket, Arizona selling coffins and cradles with his motto that he "catches 'em coming and going." Celie Sterling believes McTabbs lies about his prowess and promises to buy a coffin if he will kill the man she wants to occupy it--Sheldon Lewis Kellard, who has papers which jeopardize her father's reputation.

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Clover's RebellionClover's Rebellion · 1917
Clover's Rebellion
1917
MovieComedyRomance
Wealthy heiress Clover Dean has three suitors: Duke Boris, promoted by her aunt, Bucky Raine, a wealthy idler sponsored by her uncle, and struggling young doctor William Dunn, who is her own choice. Clover's engagement to the duke is to be announced at a dance, but she rebels before the gathering and refuses to go on with the marriage. Clover leaves hurriedly, a shot is heard and the duke found dead. Bucky Raine, discovered wandering about the garden with a revolver in his hand, is arrested for the crime, but his testimony convicts the doctor as the person who had possession of the gun during the shooting. The doctor and Clover are both arrested for suspicion, but a guilty conscience forces Rita, a former sweetheart of the duke to confess to the crime. Clover then has her own way and marries the doctor.

Novel

The Girl from PorcupineThe Girl from Porcupine · 1921
The Girl from Porcupine
10.01921
MovieDramaWestern
Hope Dugan rescues young Jim McTavish from a beating at the hands of his cruel father, who then is himself beaten in a fight with Hope's father. Seeking revenge, Red kills Dugan and is hanged, leaving Jim and Hope orphaned. They are adopted by two old miners, Sam Hawks and Bill Higgins, who later sell their mine to send Hope to school but are robbed of the money by Brandt, who has offered to buy the claim. Jim learns of Brandt's treachery and recovers the money in a holdup but is arrested. Hope returns to find that Sam has died, and she believes that Jim is dead too until Bill tells her he is being framed for robbery. She and Bill hold up the stagecoach and rescue Jim, pretending to shoot him. United and free again, Hope and Jim face a happy life together.

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