Wild Geese Calling
Wild Geese Calling

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Wild Geese Calling

1941
Movie
77 min
English

In the 1890s lumberjack John leaves Seattle for Alaska to look for gold. After he marries dancehall girl Sally, he finds she used to be in love with his best friend Blackie.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: John BrahmGenres: Drama, Romance, Western

Plot Summary

A rugged Canadian trapper, John Canada, is drawn into a life of crime and espionage after a chance encounter with a beautiful woman. He becomes entangled with a dangerous international spy ring, forcing him to confront his own moral compass as he tries to protect the woman he loves and clear his name.

Critical Reception

Wild Geese Calling was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric direction and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Henry Fonda and Joan Bennett. While some found the plot somewhat conventional, the film was generally seen as an effective melodrama with elements of suspense.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and competent direction by John Brahm.

  • Henry Fonda and Joan Bennett deliver solid performances in their respective roles.

  • The film's narrative, while engaging, follows familiar melodrama and espionage tropes.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this film from 1941 is not readily available. General sentiment from the era suggests appreciation for its dramatic elements and star power.

Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel of the same name by Sigman Byrd, which was published in 1940.

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Henry Fonda ("Murdock") heads to Alaska in search of gold. He arrives and is soon dewy-eyed for "Sally" (Joan Bennett). A whirlwind romance ensues and they quickly marry. All looks good until his pal "Blackie" (Warren William) arrives and i...