Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 december 19366 february 1937. Northwest passage by stan rogers 773958121720 cd barnes. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stans career and the people in his life. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition, signed. Robert rogers, 8 books burt garfield loescher, 3 books roberts, kenneth lewis, 3 books mary cochrane rogers, 2 books bob bearor, 1 book harold mcgill jackson, 1 book laurence stallings, 1 book john f. Northwest passage kenneth roberts first edition signed. More information about this seller contact this seller 23.
In western lake and forest lands producers of northwest passage at last. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. It stars spencer tracy, robert young and walter brennan. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career. Book 1 roger s rangers king vidor, 1940 the posters warned northwest passage was not suitable for children which it might be, with its stories of atrocities, men who fight with muskets and axes, and the good of the many philosophy. Northwest passage, doubleday doran, 1937, first edition, fine in bright near fine pictorial dustwrapper. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war structurally, northwest passage is divided into halves. Spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, king vidor. Rogers corps, known to history as rogers rangers, a perfect blend of soldier and. Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village. Although rogers fought for the british, most of his rangers became patriots. When people watch a movie like northwest passage now. Rogers rangers is a 1940 film directed by king vidor, based on the 1937 novel by kenneth roberts the year is 1759. Based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join rogers rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the french and indian war.
Despite the films largely unexamined belief in manifest destiny, its depiction of rogers as an inspiring leader of men is a tourdeforce for tracy, who must keep hope alive against incredible odds, and despite unstated personal fears and agonies. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name. Northwest passage book irogers rangers at the american film institute catalog northwest passage on. Entertainment dvd after around one minute after the opening credit titles as it. Music is by herbert stothart and cinematography by william v. Major rogers, a commander who was determined to open up the untapped resources for people to move their families to. Northwest passage, 1940 rogers rangers film showing in ti new. Rogers rangers were an independent company within the british army during the seven years war in north. Northwest passage kindle edition by roberts, kenneth. Northwest passage dvd jefferson county public library. Northwest passage is the story of new england with the great indian fighter major robert. An american historical drama about a group of settlers known as rogers rangers led by major rogers spencer tracyand the hardships of survival and battles with hostile indians, they encounter in trying to settle the upper new york state area for their families in the late 1750s and early 1760s. Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt.
It takes place during the french and indian war when major rogers and his rogers rangers attempt to wipe out a native town of hostile indians deep in french territory. Ah, for just one time i would take the northwest passage to find the hand of franklin reaching for the beaufort sea. Northwest passage dvd johnson county library bibliocommons. Director king vidor then attempted to make a sequel to the film in which rogers rangers find the northwest passage, although roberts refused to cooperate with the project. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers original title. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. Northwest passage novel project gutenberg selfpublishing. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name the story follows langdon towne played by robert young, a young man recently expelled from college who aspires to become. Based on the truelife exploits of early american colonial frontiersman, robert rogers, who served in the british army during both the french and indian war and the american revolution, he. Northwest passage students britannica kids homework help. It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name the story follows langdon towne played by robert young, a young man recently expelled from college who. Thus spencer tracys major rogers, while sound as a dollar and. Northwest passage book irogers rangers is the 1940 adventure score by herbert stothart, mgms premier composer in the 1930s and 40s, presented in nearly complete form from the monaural optical film masters, with a few otherwise lost cues added from the films musicandeffects track.
Both realistic and allusive, these images are as haunting as the song. Apr 17, 2009 nathan rogers doing northwest passage with dry bones duration. The general amherst to whom tracy referred in his opening lines was. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers 1940 main links. Rogers stan miscellaneous northwest passage northwest passage stan rogers cho. The dramatic focus is the events surrounding major robert rogers rangers raid. The book later served as the basis for a 1940 movie starring spencer tracy and a 195859 tv show on nbc starring buddy ebsen. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage. Ross, 1 book talbot jennings, 1 book rogers r, 1 book ethel l. This explains why the characters never actually make it to the northwest passage. Based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join rogers rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy. Both soon join indian fighter robert rogers, played by spencer tracy. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 dec 19366 feb 1937. America is a hostile and savage land being torn apart in a territorial war between the british and french, each side assisted by rival native indian tribes.
North west passage, book 1 rogers rangers mgm, 1940. Often employing techniques eschewed by the british regulars, the unit was. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore. Northwest passage, based on the novel by kenneth roberts. Although, like booktomovies, some of the characters in the book have either. Langdon towne robert young, an aspiring artist, is kicked out of harvard law school for doing an offensive cartoon of the kings attorney, wiseman claggett.
The 1940 film northwest passage opens in a hollywood stage copy of portsmouth. General amherst and major rogers inspect their men clip from the 1940 movie northwest passage book i rogers rangers 126 min. Paso al noroeste northwest passage book i rogers rangers. Northwest passage book irogers rangers kenneth robertss novel northwest passage chronicles the exploits of major robert rogers 17311795, who during the french and indian war raised and commanded an independent unit of lightinfantry soldiers attached to the british army known as rogers rangers. Book irogers rangers, american adventure film, released in 1940, that deals with events of the french and indian war, a theme rarely explored in film. The following information has been obtained from news items, production charts and the films pressbook, unless otherwise noted. Northwest passage herbert stothart film score monthly. Northwest passage and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Northwest passage 1940 by king vidor is blighted by its racism. Release dates 17 also known as aka 41 release dates usa 20 february 1940. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Northwest passage 1940 spencer tracy in northwest passage book i rogers rangers 1940 old movie posters cinema posters film posters western film western movies old movies great movies tracy spencer ruth hussey.
Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial. The second half of the book follows major rogers further career in england and on the northwest frontier. Ebenezer webster of east kingston, future father of statesman daniel webster, is among the rangers portrayed in the book version of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. This is why the film northwest passage was subtitled book one. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. Furthermore there was nothing wrong with the uniforms of the rangers in the movie though inaccurate as they may be. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Northwest passage by roberts, kenneth lewis, 1938, doubleday, doran edition, in english. Northwest passage dvd hamilton public library bibliocommons. Major rogers walter brennan hunk marriner robert young langdon towne montagu love. It takes place during the french and indian war when major rogers and his rogers rangers attempt to wipe out a native.
A kirkus best book finalist for the amelia frances howardgibbon award this stunning portrayal of early efforts to explore canadas northwest passage presents rogers 1981 song in combination with glorious illustrations. Francis raid by rogers rangers, a light infantry group led by major robert rogers, played in the film by spencer tracy. The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. Herr, 1 book michael solka, 1 book dennis mccallum, 1 book jabez fitch, 1 book. This first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers.
Kenneth roberts historical novel northwest passage 1937 portrays the events of rogers rangers raid on the abenaki town of st. Tracing one warm line through a land so wild and savage and make a. John stark of manchester, rogers trusted lieutenant, became a key general in the revolution. The first half of the novel was adapted as the film northwest passage 1940. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. Stothart introduces his primary themes over the opening titles, which unfold over a map of north america the. First edition of kenneth roberts historical novel which follows the exploits of robert rogers, the leader of a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war.
Northwest passage, 1940 rogers rangers film showing in ti april 23, 2019 by editorial staff leave a comment the ticonderoga historical society is set to open its 2019 free movie series with a showing of the classic spencer tracy film northwest passage on april 26th. Jan 01, 2001 this first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers 1940 movie. The plot is welldeveloped from a small portion of the book taken from a time. But in 1940, he was still a hero and northwest passage stands as a testament to how portraying force as virtue is the. Rogers rangers are featured on a new hampshire historical marker along new hampshire route 10 in haverhill. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties.
This was supposed to be the sequel, and indeed its own title card announces it as northwest passage book i rogers rangers. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. The american adventure film northwest passage 1940. Spencer tracy stars in this epic adventure story following the exploits of rogers rangers, a collection of brave and hearty men during the french and indian wars of 1759. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers is a film directed by king vidor with spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, year. The man is major robert rogers, central figure of kenneth roberts bestselling novel, northwest passage. Northwest passage recounts the adventures of rogers rangers, an 18thcentury expeditionary force charged with wiping out an indian tribe on the. Book irogers rangers deals with events of the french and indian war, a theme rarely explored in film.
Northwest passage recounts the adventures of rogers rangers, an 18th. Spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, nat pendleton, louis hector, robert barrat, lumsden hare director. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. The source book for the 1940 film of the same name. Robert rogers, the intrepid leader of the celebrated rogers rangers fighting. Screenplay by laurence stallings, talbot jennings, based on the novel by kenneth roberts. We didnt record any activity between now and 1 week ago. They set out for fort wentworth, but when they arrive they find no soldiers and none of the supplies they expected.
Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now. Book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover. Samuel stephens and other new material by roberts, kenneth lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. For northwest passage book i rogers rangers 1940 you can. Buy stan rogerss album titled northwest passage to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Its adventures almost rivalled those of the original rangers. Both towne and hunk decide to join rogers rangers themselves. Northwest passage is directed by king vidor and adapted to screenplay by laurence stallings and talbot jennings from the kenneth roberts novel of the same name. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible.
Northwest passage full title northwest passage book i. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey. Northwest passage is an excellent and exciting film based upon the first part of the novel by the same name by kenneth roberts. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers ocena korisnika7,1 100%. The ticonderoga historical society is set to open its 2019 free movie series.
Northwest passage, 1940 rogers rangers film showing in ti. Beginning with arundel, roberts has chronicled the struggles with the british in a series of classic novels. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers from 1940 is a grandly adventuresome score by herbert stothart, mgms premier composer in the 1930s and 40s, presented in nearly complete form from the monaural optical film masters, with a few otherwise lost cues added from the. Hairraisings the word for northwest passage with spencer tracy, at capitol too many husbands opens at music hallyoung as you feel at palace by frank s. Rogers rangers shows that mgm and king vidor intended to complete the story in a second film, which was never made due to the lengthy production obstacles that plagued this film. It was the basis for the 1940 movie northwest passage, starring spencer tracy. Buy paso al noroeste northwest passage book i rogers rangers 1940 from amazons movies store. I have read the book too and the film reasonably accurately portrays the main.
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