The World in His Arms (1952)
- 6.9
- 104 mins
- Adventure
Storyline
Roistering sea captain Jonathan Clark, who poaches seal pelts from Russian Alaska, meets and woos Russian countess Marina in 1850 San Francisco. Events separate them, but after an exciting sea race to the Pribilof Islands they meet again; now, both are in danger from the schemes of villainous Prince Semyon.—Rod Crawford
Plot Keywords
sea, flogging, threat, self sacrifice, russia, rival, imprisonment, hunting, forbidden love, boat, arranged marriage, aristocrat, blockbuster, sailing, based on novel, whipping, kidnapping, alaska, race, prince
Short Review
This is no classic, but it's loads of fun, thanks in part to Walsh's brisk pacing and infectious sympathy for rugged, macho types.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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