Selkirk of Red River

28min

History

This film tells the story of the Red River settlement, now the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pioneer venture of Thomas Douglas, Earl of Selkirk, to establish a colony brought opposition from the North West Company, the Hudson's Bay Company’s powerful rival. A fine cast of actors portrays the ensuing dispute.

Cast

Robert Eddison

Robert Eddison

Lord Selkirk
Charles Palmer

Charles Palmer

William McGillivray
Jean Scheler

Jean Scheler

J. B. Lagimodière
John Horton

John Horton

Samuel Gale
Gary Files

Gary Files

Dr. Allen

Release date

1st Jan 1964

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English