Hudson's Bay (1940)
Release Date: Jan 9, 1941 Wide
Release Date: Jan 9, 1941 Wide
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This sweeping drama chronicles the foundation a Canadian institution: the Hudson's Bay Trading Company. Set in the 17th century when the fur trade was at its peak the story centers on Radisson, a far-sighted entrepreneurial fur trapper, and his sidekick who dream of establishing a major trading post on the title bay. Opportunity arises when they encounter an exiled British aristocrat and begin teaching him frontier ways. He in turn has them travel to England with him. There the determined
Jan 9, 1941 Wide
Cast
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Paul Muni
Pierre Esprit Radisson -
Gene Tierney
Barbara Hall -
Laird Cregar
Gooseberry -
John Sutton
Lord Edward Crewe -
Virginia Field
Nell Gwynn -
Vincent Price
King Charles -
Nigel Bruce
Prince Rupert -
Montagu Love
Governor D'Argenson -
Florence Bates
Duchess -
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Chief John Big Tree
Chief -
Chief Thundercloud
Orimha -
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Dorothy Dearing
Girl -
Jean Del Val
Captain -
Jo Gilbert
Germaine -
Robert Greig
Sir Robert -
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Lilyan Irene
Maid -
Morton Lowry
Gerald Hall -
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John Rogers
Sailor -
Reginald Sheffield
Clerk -
Eric Wilton
Councillor -
Ian Wolfe
Mayor -
Frederic Worlock
English Governor -
Keith Hitchcock
Footman -
Robert Cory
Orderly -
Constant Franke
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Pierre Espirit Radisson believes the next great land to be concurred and colonized is around the Hudson Bay. He would like a peaceful resolution to colonizing the land and believes it can be done so through a truce between the white man and the Indians. He works with the French and the British to establish who is best suited for the land.
"I have two fiancées but that doesn't stop me from making my money."
Irving Pichel, director of Santa Fe, Martin Luther, The Pied Piper, Before Dawn, Earthbound, and The Bride Wore Boots, delivers Hudson's Bay. The storyline for this picture is interesting and delivered in a historically loose manner. The scenery and premise is fascinating and the acting is solid. The script is a bit cheesy and preachy. The cast includes Vincent Price, Paul Muni, John Sutton, and Gene Tierney.
"New York is a British possession."
I DVR'd this picture because it starred Vincent Price. Actually, Price had just a minor role but Paul Muni was excellent as the lead character. The film actually reminded me of another Price picture, Brigham Young. Overall, this is worth watching but is far from my favorite Price picture.
"There are big people and little people everywhere."
Grade: C+