Over a long career spanning six decades, she had made appearances in several successful and top grossing films, such as the man who played god 1932, dangerous 1935, and the little foxes 1941. This photograph is not a reproduction or a current copy. Mike 1949 louis king on allmovie dick powell stars as canadian mountie sgt. It was a critical and popular success, with 27 nonus editions, and it was published as an armed services edition for u. Sixteenyearold katherine mary ofallon travels via train from the civilization of boston, massachusetts to the wilds of the great northwestern territory to visit her uncle john in hopes. This list shows all films released in 1949, including films that went directtovideo, or only got an international theatrical release. Mrs mike 1949, vhs starring, dick powell evelyn keyes j. Dec 18, 2012 this bride thought her first dance was ruined you wont believe what happened next. M kerrigan, angela clarke, will wright and nan boardman. I suggest that if you cant actually go up to those resplendent canadian wilds, mrs. Mike mrs mike from the book by benedict and nancy freedman is the story of a boston girl who married a mountie and goes into the wilderness of canadas northwest territory to live. But an agent introduced her to the freedmans, who thought her life might be the stuff of literature mrs. Mike the story of katherine mary flannigan characters.
Mrs mike a busy wife and mom finding inspiration for my home one pin at a time. They marry and depart for the northern wilderness to set up house and home. Complete set of available episodes for the oldtime radio dramatic anthology series screen directors playhouse. This is an original photo not a recent restrike or computer reprint.
Mike 1949 approved 1h 39min drama 23 december 1949 usa while visiting her uncle in alberta, bostonborn kathy ofallon meets canadian mountie mike flannigan. Mike, the story of katherine mary flannigan is a novel by benedict and nancy freedman set in the canadian wilderness during the early 1900s. Mike 1949 louis king, dick powell, evelyn keyes, j. They invited her to their tiny apartment, a converted garage on what had once been the actress mary pickfords estate, and spent two days listening to her talk. Mike, a movie i havent seen since i was a teenager, was available on dvd. It brings the fierce, stunning landscape of the great north to lifeand tenderly evokes the love that blossoms between sergeant mike flannigan and beautiful young katherine mary ofallon. Benedict freedman primary author only author division.
Mike flannigan dick powell of the royal canadian mounted police and moves with him to an isolated village in the canadian northwest. Gallery of 8 movie poster and cover images for mrs. The film probably ended up as more of the typical northern of the 40s. Mike appeared on hollywood reporter production charts for a threeandahalf month period from late march 1949 to midjuly 1949. The film was released on december 23, 1949, by united artists. The flannigans had two children, a daughter and a son who both died from the diphtheria outbreak. Fantastic sound and production on shadow of a doubt. Speakeasy and silver screenings are hosting the o canada great white north blogathon for the second year in a row, and for this event we wanted to write a little bit about mrs. The movie also left out that kathy and mike adopted twins and also obejoyfuls baby when kathy returned from boston. Mike based on the true story of a young womans life in the canadian wilderness at the turn of the century was a sensation after it was. Hughes winborne, crash mike hill and dan hanley, cinderella man claire simpson, the constant gardener michael kahn, munich michael mccusker, walk the line short film animated badgered the moon and the son. An imagined conversation the mysterious geographic explorations of jasper morello. Films of the united states, 1949 wikimedia commons.
She eventually falls in love with own of the fewif onlyyoung, white males in the region. Mike nonetheless perseveres through minor inconveniences and major tragedies, including the death of her child during an epidemic. No shrinking violet this one, but despite her talent, vivacity and sheer drive, lovely and alluring blonde evelyn keyes would remain for the most part typed as a b girl on the silver screen. Unprepared for the hardships of life in the great white north, mrs. I ordered the movie and now, a week later, ive already enjoyed seeing it again for the first time in years. It is a testimony to all pioneers who had the courage to venture into unknown lands and create settlements. Mike, a gentle young bostonian who, for the love of the mountie she married, forsakes the comfort of the city. Mike, we also provide a facilitythat can be read through your notebook, netbook, ipad, kindle, tablet and mobile phone. Canadian pacific western 1949 randolph scott jane wyatt free full movie duration. Mike 1949 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Camp was born in london and was evacuated during world war ii to the united states as a child with his mother and sister. Mike, a gentle young bostonian who, for the love of the mountie she married, forsakes the comfort of the city to go off and face hardships and. However, when mike sadly returns to his and kathys first home in hendricks hole. Evelyn keyes discussion news, rumors, gossip moviechat.
Mike was initially serialized in the atlantic monthly and was the march 1947 selection of the literary guild. Media in category films of the united states, 1949 the following 40 files are in this category, out of 40 total. Katharine hepburn was an esteemed american actress, known for her fierce and independent persona which she proudly displayed both offscreen and onscreen. Only donators and contributors can download posters. A complete guide to all the new original series and films. Mike nonetheless perseveres through minor inconveniences and major tragedies. In addition to powell and keyes, the film also features k. Mike, the story of katherine mary flannigan by benedict and nancy freedman is a traditional coming of age saga set in the wilderness of alberta, canada. List of academy award winners and nominees new york times. Mike, 1949, directed by louis king, with dick powell, evelyn keyes, j. A boston teenager is sent to live with her uncle in. Kathy, unable to handle the brutalities of life in an isolated settlement, leaves mike to return to boston. Kerrigan january 2, 2019 while visiting her uncle in alberta, bostonborn kathy ofallon meets canadian mountie mike flannigan. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are.
It brings the fierce, stunning landscape of the great north to lifeand tenderly evokes the love that blossoms between sergeant mike flannigan and. I watched the filmed version 20 years ago and wasnt crazy about it, but the radio version was so good that it made me go back. To view the archives of our various ongoing series. Original vintage 8 by 10 black and white photo of dick powell and evelyn keyes from the 1949 movie mrs. He frequently worked in minor roles with director john ford and when raoul walsh suggested him for the lead in the big trail 1930, an epic western shot in an early widescreen process called fox grandeur, ford vouched for him. They fall in love, marry, and go north to mikes new posting. Mike 1949 speakeasy and silver screenings are hosting the o canada great white north blogathon for the second year in a row, and for this event we wanted to write a little bit about mrs.
It was directed by mark robson, whose bestknown titles include my foolish heart 1949 and peyton place 1959. Mike and the search for joyful exclusive 2in1 edition 12 copies. Beginning on june 2, 1949, however, the production was halted for approximately three weeks due to script revisions. Pages in category 1949 films the following 39 pages are in this category, out of 39 total. Mike is still popular and on many school recommended reading lists. The image measures 409 528 pixels and is 70 kilobytes large. Mike is a classic tale that has enchanted millions of readers worldwide. Mike is a film directed by louis king with dick powell, evelyn keyes, j.
When bostonbred kathy ofallon evelyn keyes marries mike, she is immediately nicknamed mrs. A classic and wholesome romantic tale that has enchanted millions of readers worldwide, mrs. A moving love story set in the canadian wilderness, mrs. Aug 14, 2009 birocs credits include its a wonderful life 1946 and mrs. Mike the story of katherine mary flannigan summary. Mike 1949 just one week ago i shared that i had discovered that mrs. This study guide consists of approximately 47 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of mrs. Oct 04, 2014 thats exactly how i feel about dick powells 1949 mountie picture, mrs. Bostonbred kathy ofallon keyes falls in love with canadian mountie mike flannigan powell and then finds it hard to adjust to a rural life in northwest woods. Mike is a beautifully crafted depiction of love, commitment. Mike flannigan dick powell of the royal canadian mounted police and moves with him to an isolated village in the canadian.
If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Together, they face and deal with many hardships, including crude living conditions, illness, and personal tragedy. Media in category 1949 films the following 41 files are in this category, out of 41 total. Benedict freedman is currently considered a single author. For a few years, he billed himself as hamid hamilton camp. This book has 53 pages and was uploaded by fan777 on june 6, 2012. A boston teenager is sent to live with her uncle in frontier canada because of her fragile health.
Few actors ever managed a complete image transition as thoroughly as did dick powell. Reviews, interviews and features from the international film magazine. Its not bad, but its probably time for a quality, modern remake, even if some would call it a chick flick. Mike, which is based on the real life woman, kathy ofallon flannigan. Mike acts as an ad hoc doctor for both humans and animals and also leads search parties for missing people in. Kerrigan, angela clarke, will wright and nan boardman.
Sixteenyearold katherine is the main character, beginning her coming of age. The film lays on the sentiment rather heavily, but stars dick powell and evelyn keyes manage to cut through the treacle with their firstrate thesping. Keyes stars as a girl from boston who falls in love with and marries a canadian mountie, powell, after venturing into. American actor, director, and producer john wayne 1907 1979 began working on films as an extra, prop man and stuntman, mainly for the fox film corporation. Ruth elizabeth bette davis was a famous american film, television and theatre actress. She started her acting career in the early 30s with the film a bill of divorcement and she later complemented the success of her first film with some further notable titles such as. He originally performed under the names robin camp and bob camp, later changing his name to hamilton after joining the subud spiritual movement. A film version, with evelyn keyes as katherine mary and dick powell as mike, was released in 1949. Boston girl kathy ofallon evelyn keyes marries sgt.
Mike is a 1949 american drama film directed by louis king and written by dewitt bodeen and alfred lewis levitt. For each film, we use the first date on which it was made available to the public, which might include international theatrical or domestic video releases that were a few days, or sometimes more, earlier than the domestic uscanada theatrical release. Now, please welcome thee latest book to offer that can be your option to read. Mike acts as an ad hoc doctor for both humans and animals and also leads search parties for missing people in the dangerous snowbound terrain. Though it was filmed entirely in california, i got lost in that intangible canadian feeling that ive enjoyed on my many excursions into that great and beautiful country. The photo has browned and has some noticeable creasing and scuffing.
Mike is a gentle drama and a very entertaining picture. In spite of her ripe contributions to such superior pictures as here comes mr. Rod cameron full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The dapper yes, i said it croonertough guy dick powell stars as seriousminded, yet lighthearted, canadian mountie sergeant mike flannigan, alongside the radiant evelyn keyes, who plays the gentle bostonian. Mike 1949 boston girl kathy ofallon evelyn keyes marries sgt.