Selkirk of Red River (movie)

Selkirk of Red River (movie)

  • Production country: Canada
  • Producer: Richard Gilbert
  • Production companies: ONF | NFB
  • Genre: History
  • Release date: 1/1/1964
  • Run time: 28 min.

Movie description

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.

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Robert Eddison

Robert Eddison

Role(s): Lord Selkirk

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Marigold Charlesworth

Marigold Charlesworth

Role(s): Lady Selkirk

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Charles Palmer

Charles Palmer

Role(s): William McGillivray

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Jean Scheler

Jean Scheler

Role(s): J. B. Lagimodière

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John Horton

John Horton

Role(s): Samuel Gale

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