The Viking (1931)
Actually produced during the Great Newfoundland Seal Hunt and You see the REAL thing
Originally called White Thunder, American producer Varick Frissell's 1931 film was inspired by his love for the Canadian Arctic Circle. Set in a beautifully black-and-white filmed Newfoundland, it is the story of a rivalry between two seal hunters that plays out on the ice floes during a hunt. Unsatisfied with the first cut, Frissell arranged for the crew to accompany an actual Newfoundland seal hunt on The SS Viking, on which an explosion of dynamite (carried regularly at the time on Arctic ships to combat ice jams) killed many members of the crew, including Frissell. The film was renamed in honor of the dead.
Cast
- Charles Starrett - Luke Oarum
- Louise Huntington - Mary Joe
- Arthur Vinton - Jed Nelson
- Bob Bartlett - Captain Barker (as Captain Bob Bartlett)
- Wilfred Grenfell - Prologue Speaker
Screenplay
- Garnett Weston (Story)
- Garnett Weston (Scenario Writer)
Keywords
newfoundland and labrador, seal (animal), seal hunting
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Viking about?
- Originally called White Thunder, American producer Varick Frissell's 1931 film was inspired by his love for the Canadian Arctic Circle. Set in a beautifully black-and-white filmed Newfoundland, it is the story of a rivalry between two seal hunters that plays out on the ice floes during a hunt. Unsatisfied with the first cut, Frissell arranged for the crew to accompany an actual Newfoundland seal hunt on The SS Viking, on which an explosion of dynamite (carried regularly at the time on Arctic ships to combat ice jams) killed many members of the crew, including Frissell. The film was renamed in honor of the dead.
- Who directed The Viking?
- The Viking was directed by George Melford, Varick Frissell.
- Who stars in The Viking?
- The Viking stars Charles Starrett, Louise Huntington, Arthur Vinton, Bob Bartlett, Wilfred Grenfell.
- How long is The Viking?
- The Viking has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Viking?
- The Viking is a Action, Drama, Romance, Adventure film.
- Where was The Viking produced?
- The Viking was produced in Canada, United States of America.