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Susannah of the Mounties (1939)

"Flaming arrows! Cracking rifles!"

6.319391h 19mEN
DramaWestern

Directed by William A. Seiter

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 19m

Language

EN

Release

June 13, 1939

Director

William A. Seiter

Overview

This classic family drama stars Shirley Temple as young orphan Susannah Sheldon, the sole survivor of a brutal Indian attack who's befriended by Canadian Mountie Angus Montague (Randolph Scott) and his girlfriend, Vicky (Margaret Lockwood). The couple takes Susannah under their wing and soon learn t...

Cast

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple

Susannah 'Sue' Sheldon

Randolph Scott

Randolph Scott

Inspector Angus 'Monty' Montague

Margaret Lockwood

Margaret Lockwood

Vicky Standing

J. Farrell MacDonald

J. Farrell MacDonald

Pat O'Hannegan

Martin Good Rider

Martin Good Rider

Little Chief

Maurice Moscovitch

Maurice Moscovitch

Chief Big Eagle

Moroni Olsen

Moroni Olsen

Supt. Andrew Standing

Victor Jory

Victor Jory

Wolf Pelt

Lester Matthews

Lester Matthews

Harlan Chambers

Leyland Hodgson

Leyland Hodgson

Randall

Chief John Big Tree

Chief John Big Tree

Chief (uncredited)

Herbert Evans

Herbert Evans

Doctor

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Susannah of the Mounties (1939), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

This classic family drama stars Shirley Temple as young orphan Susannah Sheldon, the sole survivor of a brutal Indian attack who's befriended by Canadian Mountie Angus Montague (Randolph Scott) and his girlfriend, Vicky (Margaret Lockwood). The couple takes Susannah under their wing and soon learn that having a precocious child around can come in handy; when the Indians return, the girl uses her charm to broker peace.Shirley is the orphaned survivor of an Indian attack in the Canadian West. A Mountie and his girlfriend take her in...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Susannah of the Mounties. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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