Description
Klondike Annie | DVD
Product Information
- UPC: 5050582344318
- Product Type: DVD
- Region: 2 PAL DVD
- Color: Black & White
- Made In: UK
- Audio: English mono
- Total Runtime: 74 minutes
Overview
Klondike Annie is a 1936 black-and-white comedy-drama film directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Mae West and Victor McLaglen. The film is based on West's own play "Frisco Kate" from 1921, co-written with Marion Morgan and George Brendan Dowell.
Mae West plays Rose Carlton, known as "The Frisco Doll," a kept woman who kills her keeper Chan Lo in self-defense and escapes on a steamer to Nome, Alaska. During her voyage, she encounters Sister Annie Alden, a missionary heading to rescue a struggling mission. After Sister Annie dies during the journey, Rose assumes her identity to avoid arrest, creating a complex narrative of transformation and survival.
Product Features
- Format & Dimensions: Black & White DVD
- Audio Options: English mono
- Total Runtime: 74 minutes
- Region Code: 2 PAL, suitable for European DVD players
- Genre: Comedy / Drama
Interesting Facts
- Mae West's Creativity: West not only starred in the film but also co-wrote the screenplay, showcasing her multifaceted talents in entertainment.
- Pre-Code Cinema: The film was made during the pre-Code Hollywood era, allowing for more provocative storytelling and character development.
- Historical Context: The film reflects the social dynamics and entertainment styles of the 1930s, providing a glimpse into the cultural landscape of the time.
Publishers
Distributed by Paramount Pictures. All rights reserved under UPC 5050582344318.
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