Murder on the Yukon (1940)
RENFREW SOLVES THE MILLION DOLLAR MURDERS!
Unknown to Joan Manning, her trading post partner Weathers is operating a counterfeiting ring. When miner Jim Smithers brings his gold dust in, Weathers pays him off in counterfeit money. Jim's drunken brother, Bill, comes to the post and Weathers hears him say that Jim is leaving the area for good. Weathers sends Hawks to kill Jim and retrieve the bogus money. RCMP Sergeant Renfrew and Constable Kelly find Jim's body, and Renfrew hurries for Jim's cabin to search it. He is attacked by Weathers' men who have found the money. Renfrew is suspicious when Bill Smithers body is found, supposedly a suicide, with a note he had burned the money. This leads the Mounties to suspect counterfeiting. Kelly follows Manti, an Indian who works for Weathers, to the gang's hideout and is captured. But Renfrew is trailing Kelly.
Cast
- James Newill - RCMP Sgt. Renfrew
- Polly Ann Young - Joan Manning
- Dave O'Brien - Constable Kelly
- Al St. John - Bill Smithers
- William Royle - George Weathers
- Chief Thundercloud - Henchman Manti
- Karl Hackett - Hawks
- Harry 'Snub' Pollard - Archie
- Kenne Duncan - Henchman Tom
- Budd Buster - Jim Smithers
Screenplay
- Milton Raison (Screenplay)
- Laurie York Erskine (Story)
Keywords
suicide, gold, counterfeiting
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Murder on the Yukon about?
- Unknown to Joan Manning, her trading post partner Weathers is operating a counterfeiting ring. When miner Jim Smithers brings his gold dust in, Weathers pays him off in counterfeit money. Jim's drunken brother, Bill, comes to the post and Weathers hears him say that Jim is leaving the area for good. Weathers sends Hawks to kill Jim and retrieve the bogus money. RCMP Sergeant Renfrew and Constable Kelly find Jim's body, and Renfrew hurries for Jim's cabin to search it. He is attacked by Weathers' men who have found the money. Renfrew is suspicious when Bill Smithers body is found, supposedly a suicide, with a note he had burned the money. This leads the Mounties to suspect counterfeiting. Kelly follows Manti, an Indian who works for Weathers, to the gang's hideout and is captured. But Renfrew is trailing Kelly.
- Who directed Murder on the Yukon?
- Murder on the Yukon was directed by Louis J. Gasnier.
- Who stars in Murder on the Yukon?
- Murder on the Yukon stars James Newill, Polly Ann Young, Dave O'Brien, Al St. John, William Royle, Chief Thundercloud.
- How long is Murder on the Yukon?
- Murder on the Yukon has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Murder on the Yukon?
- Murder on the Yukon is a Western, Adventure, Mystery, Action film.
- Where was Murder on the Yukon produced?
- Murder on the Yukon was produced in United States of America.