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 North · 1983Nomads 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 Bear · 1988The Bear
★ 7.11988
MovieAdventureDrama
An orphan bear cub hooks up with an adult male as they try to dodge human hunters.
Yukon Gold · 1952Yukon 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 Beyond · 1934The Trail Beyond
★ 4.91934
MovieActionAdventure
Rod Drew hunts for a missing girl and finds himself in a fight over a goldmine as well.
The Yellowback · 1929The Yellowback
★ 8.01929
MovieDramaRomance
The Yellowback is a 1929 American drama film directed by Jerome Storm.
Phantom Patrol · 1936Phantom 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 Women · 1919Two 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 Liar · 1919Some 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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