Renfrew of the Royal Mounted (1937): Cast & Plot
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted is a 1937 western directed by Albert Herman, starring James Newill as RCMP Sgt. Renfrew, Chief Thundercloud and Dickie Jones. It runs 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 54 min
- Director
- Albert Herman
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Criterion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Renfrew of the Royal Mounted About?
The premise of Renfrew of the Royal Mounted without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Renfrew, a bold Royal Mounted officer in the far north, chases counterfeiters who conceal fake bills in ice blocks crossing the border. Forced to cut a new plate, engraver Bronson slips a tiny help message into the design. Renfrew catches a henchman, reads the hidden note with a magnifying glass, and then sets out alone to capture the forgery ring.
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- american indian
- modern western
- renfrew of the mounties character
- engraver
- killer
- totem pole
- lodge
- henchman
- canada
- first of series
- cigarette smoking
- captive
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- police dog
- printing press
- money plate
- search for father
- hostage
- father held hostage
- violence
- murder
- hotel
- airplane
- airplane pilot
- outpost
- canoe
- frozen fish
- singing
- singer
- song
- barbecue pit
- counterfeiting
- ex convict
- telegram
- washington d.c.
- damsel in distress
- held at gunpoint
- series
- canadian
- b movie
- b western
- police officer
- false money
- counterfeit money
- northwest mounted police
- mounted police officer
- independent film
- character name in title
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted Cast & Characters
James Newill leads the cast as RCMP Sgt. Renfrew, with Chief Thundercloud as Indian henchman and Dickie Jones as Tommy MacDonald. Directed by Albert Herman; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Albert Herman
- James Newill as RCMP Sgt. Renfrew
- Chief Thundercloud as Indian henchman
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Dickie Jones as Tommy MacDonald - William Austin as Constable Holly
Also Starring in Renfrew of the Royal Mounted
· 6 more- Donald Reed Constable MacDonald
- Carol Hughes Virginia Bronson
- William Royle George Poulis
- Herbert Corthell James Bronson
- Lightning the German Shepherd Lightning, Renfrew's Dog
- Kenneth Harlan Roger 'Angel' Carroll
More from Albert Herman
More films directed by Albert Herman: The Missing Corpse, The Phantom of 42nd Street, Rogues’ Gallery and Delinquent Daughters.
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted Plot Summary
What happens in Renfrew of the Royal Mounted from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the summer of 1937, a dangerous gang of counterfeiters is redirecting their illicit currency from the United States into Canada, concealing the money inside frozen trout. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police pledge full cooperation with United States Treasury officials, and an RCMP Constable MacDonald, played by Donald Reed, is dispatched to help crack the case. While riding near Deer Lake, he spots a suspicious Indian paddling a canoe; when he calls out, the man disappears into the woods. A curious ice block is left behind, and a careful examination reveals the counterfeit money hidden inside the frozen trout. The Indian, Pierre, who works for the counterfeiters, witnesses the discovery and kills MacDonald with a swift knife throw, cutting the first thread of this tense operation.
Full summary
The whole story of Renfrew of the Royal Mounted, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Renfrew of the Royal Mounted?
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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Which actor portrayed RCMP Sergeant Renfrew?
Cars in Renfrew of the Royal Mounted
10 cars on screen, including the 1936 Ford V8 De Luxe Station Wagon and the unknown.
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1936 Ford V8 De Luxe Station Wagon Important role -
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1931 Cadillac unknown Minor role -
1935 Ford V8 Standard Minor role
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Renfrew of the Royal Mounted FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Renfrew of the Royal Mounted, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Renfrew of the Royal Mounted?
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted runs 54 minutes.
When was Renfrew of the Royal Mounted released?
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted was released on September 29, 1937.
Who directed Renfrew of the Royal Mounted?
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted was directed by Albert Herman.
More films by Albert Herman Who is in the cast of Renfrew of the Royal Mounted?
Renfrew of the Royal Mounted stars James Newill as RCMP Sgt. Renfrew, Chief Thundercloud as Indian henchman and Dickie Jones as Tommy MacDonald, among 10 credited actors.
Does Renfrew of the Royal Mounted have a post-credit scene?
No. Renfrew of the Royal Mounted has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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