Trail of the Yukon

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Suzanne Dalbert, Bill Edwards, William Forrest, Kirby Grant, Anthony Warde, and Chinook in Trail of the Yukon (1949)

Matt Blaine and his son, Jim, and their men, rob John Dawson's bank, although Jim doesn't approve, even though Dawson jumped Matt's mining claim. Their accomplices double-cross them and the ... Read allMatt Blaine and his son, Jim, and their men, rob John Dawson's bank, although Jim doesn't approve, even though Dawson jumped Matt's mining claim. Their accomplices double-cross them and the Blaines escape by canoe. They are followed and meet Royal Candian Mounted Policeman Bob Mc... Read allMatt Blaine and his son, Jim, and their men, rob John Dawson's bank, although Jim doesn't approve, even though Dawson jumped Matt's mining claim. Their accomplices double-cross them and the Blaines escape by canoe. They are followed and meet Royal Candian Mounted Policeman Bob McDonald, who helps them fight until all three men are wounded. Aided by Chinook, McDonald's... Read all

Director
- William Beaudine
Writers
- James Oliver Curwood
- Oliver Drake
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5.8/10

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Director
- William Beaudine
Writers
- James Oliver Curwood
- Oliver Drake
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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5Henchman_Number1

A Mountie and his Dog

After a bank robbery to avenge a previous land swindle, father and son duo Jim and Matt Blaine (Bill Edwards, Guy Beach) find themselves on the run from their fellow gang members Muskeg Joe (Anthony Warde) and his henchmen after an attempted double-cross. Soon both groups paths intersect with Mountie Bob McDonald (Kirby Grant) who has been tracking them since the robbery. Wounded after a gun battle in which the elder Blaine is killed, McDonald is assisted by saloon owner Tom Laroux and his daughter (Dan Seymour, Suzanne Dalbert) as well as the repentant younger Blaine. He soon comes to believe there be more behind the heist than meets the eye.

This is the first in the Monogram Pictures Kirby Grant Mountie series with super dog Chinook. (This dog can seemingly do anything short of filling out a long form tax return) Filmed in 1949 the quality of the Monogram movies had improved considerably since adding the Allied Artists unit in 1946. The content, style and quality is similar to the RKO pictures of the same time period. As a matter of fact there is a striking resemblance to RKO's Tim Holt series down to the superfluous dance hall musical numbers. Which is all to say a well produced B+ programmer.

Even though Trail of the Yukon is pretty much standard fare in the Mountie genre, the overall quality, Big Bear Valley exterior locations and the affable Kirby Grant make this a good watch.

4revdrcac

The great white north ................

This 1949 western features Kirby "Sky King" Grant and his faithful canine servant "Chinook". Grant is a heroic member of the Mounties on the trail of bank Robbers who ripped off a crooked Banker/Claim Jumper.Kirby and his faithful sidekick rush to the rescue and save the day !

This film was a standard programmer, with good action but few surprises. It reminded me a little of the Sgt Preston of the Yukon series. Kirby Grant was very convincing in his role. Look fast for Jay "Tonto" Silverheels in a small role here.

Fans of Call of the Wild or similar works will enjoy this adventure film. It is a good way to pass an hour of leisure time. Enjoy !