Selkirk of Red River

Genres

Overview

This film tells the story of the Red River settlement, now the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pioneer venture of Thomas Douglas, Earl of Selkirk, to establish a colony brought opposition from the North West Company, the Hudson's Bay Company’s powerful rival. A fine cast of actors portrays the ensuing dispute.

Directors

Cast

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Robert Eddison

Lord Selkirk

Marigold Charlesworth

Lady Selkirk

Charles Palmer

William McGillivray

Jean Scheler

J. B. Lagimodière