Alaska Seas

Alaska Seas is a 1954 crime film noir directed by Jerry Hopper and starring Robert Ryan and Brian Keith. The supporting cast features Jan Sterling, Gene Barry and Aaron Spelling. The picture is a loose remake of the 1938 film Spawn of the North,[1] which had starred George Raft, Henry Fonda and John Barrymore.

Alaska Seas
Directed byJerry Hopper
Produced byMel Epstein
Written byWalter Doniger
Daniel Mainwairing
StarringRobert Ryan
Brian Keith
Jan Sterling
Gene Barry
CinematographyWilliam C. Mellor
Edited byArchie Marshek
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
January 27, 1954 (1954-01-27)
Running time
78 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Matt Kelly (Robert Ryan) is released from jail and skips town in his boat without paying outstanding storage fees. Back in his home town he is hired by his old friend Jim Kimmerly (Brian Keith), the head of the local salmon fishermen who have formed a canning co-operative. The fishermen are battling against an organised gang who are robbing the fishing traps. Matt however, short on cash, joins the raiders, whilst Jim, unaware of his duplicity, keeps covering for him amongst the other fishermen. Furthermore, Kelly has his eyes upon Jim's fiancée, Nicki (Jan Sterling). Kelly's recklessness eventually causes the loss of Kimmerly's fishing boat in a glacier avalanche. He tries to make amends for his misdemeanours in an act of self-sacrifice.

Cast

Production

Van Heflin was meant to star alongside Ryan and Jan Sterling. He pulled out just before filming and he was replaced by Brian Keith, who was playing another part. Gene Barry stepped into Keith's old role.[2]

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References
  1. Tribune GO-TO-MOVIE GUIDE: Chicago Daily Tribune 21 June 1953: g3.
  2. DISNEY IS TESTING FOX' CINEMASCOPE: ' Pleased' With Film Process, but Isn't Sure He Will Use It on Dog Cartoon Feature By THOMAS M. PRYORSpecial to THE NEW YORK TIMES 27 June 1953: 7.


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