Selkirk of Red River (1964)

9.0/10 28 min History

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.

Cast

Robert Eddison

Lord Selkirk

John Horton

Samuel Gale

Gary Files

Dr. Allen

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