Sequoia (1934 film)
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| Directed by | Chester M. Franklin |
| Screenplay by | Ann Cunningham Sam Armstrong Carey Wilson |
| Based on | Malibu 1931 novel by Vance Hoyt |
| Produced by | John W. Considine Jr. |
| Starring | Jean Parker Russell Hardie Samuel S. Hinds Paul Hurst Willie Fung |
| Cinematography | Chester A. Lyons |
| Edited by | Charles Hochberg |
| Music by | Herbert Stothart |
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| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Sequoia is a 1934 American drama film directed by Chester M. Franklin and written by Ann Cunningham, Sam Armstrong and Carey Wilson. The film stars Jean Parker, Russell Hardie, Samuel S. Hinds, Paul Hurst and Willie Fung. The film was released on December 22, 1934, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.[1][2]
Plot
[edit]Toni and her father Matthew Martin live in the sequoia forests of California. While Toni is out walking, she finds a puma, which she names 'Gato' and a young fawn that she calls 'Malibu.' Toni and her adopted animals become friends quickly. After several years, Toni and her father leave the woods and Gato and Malibu are returned to the wild. Later, when Toni and her father return, they find that the animals in the area have been decimated by logging and hunting. With aggressive hunting parties roaming the area, it is up to Gato and Malibu to survive.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Jean Parker as Toni Martin
- Russell Hardie as Bob Alden
- Samuel S. Hinds as Dr. Matthew Martin
- Paul Hurst as Bergman
- Willie Fung as Sang Soo
- Harry Lowe Jr. as Feng Soo
- Ben Hall as Joe
References
[edit]- ^ "Movie Review - Sequoia - The Capitol Presents 'Sequoia,' a Distinguished Animal Film -- 'Night Life of the Gods.' - NYTimes.com". Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Sequoia (1935) - Overview - TCM.com". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ "Sequoia (1934)".
External links
[edit]- Sequoia at IMDb
- Sequoia at the TCM Movie Database
- Sequoia at the AFI Catalog of Feature Films
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