Belle of the Yukon (1944): Cast & Plot
Belle of the Yukon is a 1944 comedy western directed by William A. Seiter, starring Alma Carroll as Yukon Belle (uncredited), Linda Brent and Gypsy Rose Lee. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Original language
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English - Studio
- International Pictures (I)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Belle of the Yukon About?
The premise of Belle of the Yukon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Belle De Vale, the glittering girl of the Golden North, is a spirited dancer who was abandoned by a con man. Determined, she tracks him to the gold‑rush frontier of Alaska, where she has established a respectable casino and dance hall, confronting her past while carving out an honest livelihood.
Belle of the Yukon Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- deception
- held at gunpoint
- town
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- reformed con artist
- bank
- gold dust
- canada
- singer
- saloon owner
- yukon territory
- 1890s
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- small town
- dance hall
- saloon
- gold rush
- hidden safe
- bank robbery
Belle of the Yukon Cast & Characters
Alma Carroll leads the cast as Yukon Belle (uncredited), with Linda Brent as Yukon Belle Dancer (uncredited) and Gypsy Rose Lee as Belle De Valle. Directed by William A. Seiter; 67 actors are credited in all.
- Director William A. Seiter
- Alma Carroll as Yukon Belle (uncredited)
- Linda Brent as Yukon Belle Dancer (uncredited)
- Gypsy Rose Lee as Belle De Valle
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Charles Winninger as Pop Candless
Also Starring in Belle of the Yukon
· 63 more- Bob Burns Sam Slade
- Guinn "Big Boy" Williams Sheriff Mervin Maitland
- Randolph Scott Honest John Calhoun aka Gentleman Jack
- Harry C. Bradley Saloon Patron with Hat (uncredited)
- Dinah Shore Lettie Candless
- William Marshall Steve Atterbury
- Wanda McKay Cherie Atterbury
- Edward Fielding C.V. Atterbury
- Florence Bates Viola Chase
- Frank Mills Frank (uncredited)
- Edmund Mortimer Saloon Patron (uncredited)
- Eddy Chandler Messenger (uncredited)
- Chuck Hamilton Saloon Patron (uncredited)
- Al Hill Miner (uncredited)
- Dewey Robinson Man at Craps Table (uncredited)
- Harry Tenbrook Harry (uncredited)
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- Ethan Laidlaw Townsman (uncredited)
- Eddie Acuff Miner (uncredited)
- Chet Brandenburg Miner (uncredited)
- Francis McDonald Miner Investing on River-Freeze Date (uncredited)
- Hank Bell 1st Bartender (uncredited)
- Kit Guard Barfly (uncredited)
- Jack Tornek Miner (uncredited)
- Eddy Waller Lynch Mob Member with Rope (uncredited)
- Victor Kilian Professor Salsbury
- Jack Perrin Barfly (uncredited)
- Robert Armstrong George
- Al Ferguson Man Announcing Riverboat's Arrival (uncredited)
- Robert Haines Barfly (uncredited)
- Harrison Greene Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Harry Seymour Disgruntled Bank Depositor (uncredited)
- Frank Moran Miner (uncredited)
- Kermit Maynard Mob Member (uncredited)
- Dick Rich Ship's Captain (uncredited)
- Jack Perry Barfly (uncredited)
- Irving Pichel Narrator (uncredited)
- Cap Somers Barfly (uncredited)
- Reed Howes Barfly (uncredited)
- Walter Bacon Miner (uncredited)
- Ted Billings Townsman (uncredited)
- Horace B. Carpenter Townsman (uncredited)
- Robert Dudley Storekeeper (uncredited)
- Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian Miner (uncredited)
- Pat McKee Barfly (uncredited)
- John Barton Barfly (uncredited)
- Charles Soldani Indian Chief (uncredited)
- Bill Nestell Miner (uncredited)
- Poppy Wilde Saloon Girl (uncredited)
- Tom Herbert Barfly (uncredited)
- Lew Davis Waiter (uncredited)
- Victor Travis Bartender (uncredited)
- Lee 'Lasses' White Wagon Driver (uncredited)
- Rube Dalroy Barfly (uncredited)
- Ed Randolph Waiter (uncredited)
- Joel Friend Dancer (uncredited)
- Lane Watson Miner (uncredited)
- Albert Ruiz Dancer (uncredited)
- Jane Hale Dance Specialty
- Foncilla Adams Girl (uncredited)
- Dorothy Koster Yukon Belle Dancer (uncredited)
- Ruth Valmy Yukon Belle Dancer (uncredited)
- Joan Chaffee Yukon Belle Dancer (uncredited)
- Mickey Malloy Yukon Belle Dancer (uncredited)
More from William A. Seiter
More films directed by William A. Seiter, best-rated first: Roberta, Make Haste to Live, Dear Brat and Borderline.
Belle of the Yukon Plot Summary
What happens in Belle of the Yukon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Yukon town of Malemute, a saloon run by Pop Candless gets a new star performer, Belle De Valle, while he is away. A stranger in town, Sam Slade offers to keep an eye on things until the boss returns, while the saloon manager Pop Candless and crooked town marshal Maitland keep a wary eye on him.
When Honest John Calhoun returns, Belle hits him with a vase. They knew each other in Seattle, where according to Belle, he was actually a con man known as Gentleman Jack who ditched her after becoming wanted by the law for his dishonest ways.
Full summary
The whole story of Belle of the Yukon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Belle of the Yukon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What object does Belle De Valle use to strike Honest John Calhoun when he returns to town?
Belle of the Yukon Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “La Belle de l'Alaska” and “La bella dello Yukon”.
- Also known as
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- La Belle de l'Alaska
- La bella dello Yukon
- Красавица Юкона
- La bella del Yukon
- La bella de Yukon
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Montana Belle, Klondike Annie and Belle Le Grand.
Belle of the Yukon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Belle of the Yukon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Belle of the Yukon?
Belle of the Yukon runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Belle of the Yukon released?
Belle of the Yukon was released on December 27, 1944.
Who directed Belle of the Yukon?
Belle of the Yukon was directed by William A. Seiter.
More films by William A. Seiter Who is in the cast of Belle of the Yukon?
Belle of the Yukon stars Alma Carroll as Yukon Belle (uncredited), Linda Brent as Yukon Belle Dancer (uncredited) and Gypsy Rose Lee as Belle De Valle, among 67 credited actors.
Does Belle of the Yukon have a post-credit scene?
No. Belle of the Yukon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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