Nell Shipman
Dolores LeBeau
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Synopsis
Dolores marries a writer after violence destroys her life in the Canadian wilderness. On an Arctic voyage, she encounters the criminal responsible for her father's death, now commanding their ship. When her husband is injured, her knowledge of the landscape and bond with animals become crucial to their escape.
Cast
DirectorsDavid Hartford
Inspirations
Star and screenwriter Nell Shipman reshaped James Oliver Curwood's story to make Dolores an active rescuer rather than a supporting figure. The adaptation places a woman's courage and wilderness skills at the centre of a film that became an important early Canadian success.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
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- Nell Shipman — George Walters L. A. · Public domain
- Charles Arling — Unknown author · Public domain
- Wheeler Oakman — Unknown author · Public domain
