White Fang
White Fang

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White Fang

1936
Movie
70 min
English

A woman and her weakling brother inherit a mine. When the brother commits suicide the guide is accused of murder.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: David ButlerGenres: Adventure, Drama, Family, Western

Plot Summary

Based on Jack London's novel, this film follows the story of White Fang, a wild wolf-dog living in the Yukon during the Gold Rush. He is eventually tamed by an animal lover and finds a new life, facing various challenges and dangers in the harsh wilderness and among humans.

Critical Reception

As an early sound film adaptation of a beloved novel, "White Fang" (1936) was generally appreciated for its animal portrayal and adventure elements, though it has been overshadowed by later, more prominent adaptations. It offered audiences a chance to see the classic story brought to the screen with the technology of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its portrayal of the titular wolf-dog.

  • Appreciated for its adventurous spirit and outdoor setting.

  • Seen as a faithful, if sometimes simplistic, adaptation of the Jack London story.

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Fun Fact

The role of White Fang was played by a trained dog named 'Lightning', who was a star in his own right and had appeared in several other films.

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Makingthecoin

Makingthecoin

Great script with a well regarded group of actors add to them the wonderful Canine LIGHTNING makes it another stellar 20th Century Fox production