Klondike
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Dr. Robert Cromwell performs a delicate operation, that has never been done before, and the patient dies. Charged with malpractice and manslaughter, his trial is national news but the jury acquits him. But the court of public opinion is still against him, and the medical board is meeting to decide whether or not to take his medical license away from him. Before they do, Cromwell, an amateur pilot, decides to join his friend, WWI Ace Donald Evans, on a flight to Alaska looking for a shorter route to Japan by following the Aleutian Islands. They crash in Alaska and Evans is killed, but Cromwell is rescued by a fur trapper named Tom Ross. He takes Cromwell to Armstrong's Trading Post, where is is nursed back to health by Klondike, a girl who works for Armstrong, and was engaged to marry Armstrong's son Jim. The latter is suffering from the same disease that Cromwell's last patient had...
Who would love this
- ♥Those who might love "Klondike" are likely fans of pre-Code dramas, courtroom procedurals, and films exploring medical ethics from the early 1930s. Viewers who appreciate historical context and the performances of actors like Thelma Todd in more serious roles might also enjoy it.
Who might not
- ✗could be viewers seeking fast-paced action, complex character development, or innovative filmmaking. Those who prefer modern cinematic techniques or find older films to be too slow or conventional might find it less appealing. The lack of extensive critical acclaim or standout directorial elements might also disappoint cinephiles looking for a more auteur-driven experience.
