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Brawn of the North
(1922) United States of America
B&W : Eight reels
Directed by Larry Trimble (Laurence Trimble) and Jane Murfin

Cast: Irene Rich [Marion Wells], Lee Shumway [Peter Coe], Joseph Barrell [Howard Burton], Roger James Manning [Lester Wells], Philip Hubbard [the missionary], Jean Metcalf [the missionary’s wife], Baby Evangeline Bryant [the baby], Strongheart the dog

Laurence Trimble-Jane Murfin Productions production; distributed by Associated First National Pictures, Incorporated. / Produced by Laurence Trimble and Jane Murfin. Scenario by Philip Hubbard, from a screen story by Laurence Trimble and Jane Murfin. Cinematography by Charles Dreyer. Presented by Laurence Trimble and Jane Murfin. / Released 12 November 1922. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The film was released in Austria in 1924. The film was released in Germany in 1925.

Drama: Northwoods.

Survival status: The film is presumed lost.

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Animals: Dogs

Listing updated: 16 October 2011.

References: Lee-Not p. 130; Sherwood-Best pp. 157-158 : Website-IMDb.