Selkirk of Red River

This film tells the story of the Red River settlement, now the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The pioneer venture of Thomas Douglas, Earl of Selkirk, to establish a colony brought opposition from the North West Company, the Hudson's Bay Company’s powerful rival. A fine cast of actors portrays the ensuing dispute.

Genre:

History

Duration:

28 min

Cast:

Robert Eddison, Marigold Charlesworth, Charles Palmer

Quality:

HD

Director:

Richard Gilbert

Release:

1964

Country:

Canada

Rating:

9.0