A Wild Goose Chase

A Wild Goose Chase

NR 1919 · 50 min · ★ 10.0 · Adventure

Margaret Sherwood's fiancé has disappeared in the Arctic and she hasn't heard from him in two years. Yet she does not believe he died. Price Latham, in love with Margaret, offers to organize a new expedition to prove otherwise. In return, she promises to marry Latham, come what may.

Directed by Harry Beaumont · Written by Edwin Balmer

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