The call of the wild [videorecording] / 20th Century Fox ; Joseph M. Schenck presents a Daryl Zanuck production.
"Jack Thornton is an adventurer who travels the Yukon in search of gold. Whe he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog with the strenght of his part-wolf ancestry, Jack's luck changes. A winning $1,000 bet on Buck's stamina is only the first of the rewards that his friendship with the canine will bring. When the pair, along with Jack's friend Shorty, happen upon a woman who's lost her husband in the wild they begin their greatest adventure yet in this rousing tale of camaraderie and adventure"--Container.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Full screen
- Publisher: Beverly Hills, Calif. : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, p2006.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "This film is presented in full frame format preserving the aspect ratio of the original theatrical exhibtion"--Container. Based on the story by Jack London. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1935. Special features: scene selection; commentary by Author Darwin Porter; restoration comparison; photo gallery; original theatrical trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director, William Wellman ; screenplay, Gene Fowler, Leonard Praskins ; music, Alfred Newman. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Jack Oakie. |
| System Details Note: | DVD. |
| Language Note: | Close captioned for the hearing impaired. In English with optional English or Spanish subtitled versions. |
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| Subject: | Sled dogs > Drama. Yukon > Drama. |
| Genre: | Adventure films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | DVD Call (Text) | 38950610862734 | Adult Video | Available | - |
Summary:
"Jack Thornton is an adventurer who travels the Yukon in search of gold. Whe he pays $250 for Buck, a sled dog with the strenght of his part-wolf ancestry, Jack's luck changes. A winning $1,000 bet on Buck's stamina is only the first of the rewards that his friendship with the canine will bring. When the pair, along with Jack's friend Shorty, happen upon a woman who's lost her husband in the wild they begin their greatest adventure yet in this rousing tale of camaraderie and adventure"--Container.
