North to Alaska (1960 film)

North to Alaska (Alaska, land of gold in Spain and Furia en Alaska in Latin America), is a 1960 American film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring John Wayne, Stewart Granger, Capucine, Ernie Kovacs, Fabian, Mickey Shaughnessy.

Plot

Sam McCord and George Pratt pan for gold in Alaska and find it with great success. George then asks Sam to go to Seattle to find his girlfriend. However, Sam finds out that she is already married and takes Michelle, a woman he meets there, to Alaska instead.

Once in Alaska, Sam tries to make George and Michelle fall in love, but gets discouraged and ends up courting her. But he's not the only one, as George's younger brother Billy also likes Michelle. Meanwhile, a convict tries to seize Sam and George's mining claim.

Cast

• John Wayne - Sam McCord.
• Stewart Granger - George Pratt.
• Ernie Kovacs - Frankie Canon.
• Fabian - Billy Pratt.
• Capucine - Michelle..
• Mickey Shaughnessy - Peter Boggs.
• Karl Swenson - Lars Nordquist.

Reception

The film was released in the United States on November 7, 1960 and in Spain on April 2, 1961. It was a comedy western of considerable commercial success.

Awards

• Union of Guionists (WGA) (1960): Nominated for Best Comedy Screen
• Golden Laurel Award (1961): Winner