The Last of the Mohicans
During the brutal French and Indian War, the legendary scout Hawkeye is prevailed upon to escort Major Duncan Heyward, and the two daughters of Fort William Henry commander Colonel Munro -- Alice and Cora -- to safety through.
- Rated
- Approved
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Released
- 1936
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1936
Storyline
During the brutal French and Indian War, the legendary scout Hawkeye is prevailed upon to escort Major Duncan Heyward, and the two daughters of Fort William Henry commander Colonel Munro -- Alice and Cora -- to safety through.
Top credits
Randolph Scott ā Hawkeye
Binnie Barnes ā Alice Munro
Henry Wilcoxon ā Major Duncan Heyward
Bruce Cabot ā Magua
Awards
0 wins & 1 nomination
See all awards āDid you know
ā¢ The film takes place in 1757.
ā¢ On 5/1/36 "The Triplicate" reported that a camera crew showed up in Crescent City and Smith River to undertake the preparations for filming an adaption of "The Last of the Mohicans" using Yurok, Hoopa and Tolowa extras. Tolowas and mixed-Tolowas hired on as extras included Clifford Winton, Harry Bob, Fred Moorehead, William White, Andrew Whipple, Chester Scott, Johnny Frank, Chester James, Robert Spott, Lawrence Spott, Edward Spott and Jack James. They were paid $5.00 a day. The federal government arranged the pay scale for the reservation Indians who had acted as extras.
ā¢ For several years, the Oscars included a category for Best Assistant Director. Clem Beauchamp received such a nomination for his work on this movie.
User reviews
Enjoyable older version of Cooper's classic.
Forgotten 1930s Gem and Randolph Scott's best film
No More Mohicans
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Mono
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
- Color
- Black and White
