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The World in His Arms

Play trailer Poster for The World in His Arms 1952,  1h 44m,  Adventure Play Trailer Watchlist
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Frustrated by illegal competition from Russians in the seal fur trade, Capt. Jonathan Clark (Gregory Peck) struggles to raise funds to purchase Alaska from Russia. Another competitor, unscrupulous trader Portugee (Anthony Quinn), is hired to transport Russian Countess Mariana Selanova (Ann Blyth) to marry the callous Prince Semyon (Carl Esmond). After Jonathan falls in love with Mariana, he squares off against Portugee, the prince and the Russians to rescue her and restore the trading business.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader Jul 24, 2019
This is no classic, but it's loads of fun, thanks in part to Walsh's brisk pacing and infectious sympathy for rugged, macho types. Go to Full Review
Variety Staff Variety Jul 24, 2019
Rex Beach's novel of romance and adventure in early-day Alaska comes to the screen as a hearty, salty, action film well-trouped by a good cast headed by Gregory Peck. Go to Full Review
Bob Thomas Associated Press Jul 24, 2019
It all adds up to exciting and colorful stuff, with no strain on the thinking matter. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Jul 27, 2020
3/4
Although it's all but forgotten today, The World in His Arms was one of the films produced by Universal to commemorate the studio's 40th anniversary. It turned out to be a wise investment. Go to Full Review
Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Jul 17, 2009
Superb swashbuckler with brilliant direction from Raoul Walsh. Go to Full Review
TV Guide Staff TV Guide Mar 26, 2009
3/5
Superb sea footage, lots of action, and a robust relationship between Peck and Quinn combine to make this highly enjoyable. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Raoul Walsh

Director

Gregory Peck

Capt. Jonathan Clark

Ann Blyth

Countess Marina Selanova

Anthony Quinn

Portugee

John McIntire

Deacon Greathouse

Carl Esmond

Prince Semyon

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Synopsis Frustrated by illegal competition from Russians in the seal fur trade, Capt. Jonathan Clark (Gregory Peck) struggles to raise funds to purchase Alaska from Russia. Another competitor, unscrupulous trader Portugee (Anthony Quinn), is hired to transport Russian Countess Mariana Selanova (Ann Blyth) to marry the callous Prince Semyon (Carl Esmond). After Jonathan falls in love with Mariana, he squares off against Portugee, the prince and the Russians to rescue her and restore the trading business.
Director
Raoul Walsh
Producer
Aaron Rosenberg
Screenwriter
Borden Chase
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Genre
Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 4, 1952, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Nov 4, 2008
Runtime
1h 44m
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