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      The World in His Arms

      Released Jul 4, 1952 1 hr. 44 min. Adventure List
      100% 7 Reviews Tomatometer 55% 100+ Ratings Audience Score Frustrated by illegal competition from Russians in the seal fur trade, Capt. Jonathan Clark (Gregory Peck) struggles to raise funds to purchase Alaska from Russia. Another competitor, unscrupulous trader Portugee (Anthony Quinn), is hired to transport Russian Countess Mariana Selanova (Ann Blyth) to marry the callous Prince Semyon (Carl Esmond). After Jonathan falls in love with Mariana, he squares off against Portugee, the prince and the Russians to rescue her and restore the trading business. Read More Read Less

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      Steve D Lumbering and nearly thrill-less Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/23/24 Full Review Audience Member Really good one right here. Yes I recommend it. James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas, May 11, 2023. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/11/23 Full Review Audience Member good adventure pic from master of adventure pics, raoul walsh. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member A great story about an American seal poacher's adventures harassing the Russians in Alaska. Gregory Peck is vying for superiority on the seas and in the ballrooms with Anthony Quinn, until a dispute with a Russian Prince unites them requires them to team up. Some really fabulous sailing scenes get the heart pumping in the middle of the story! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Starts well then sputters out and becomes hokey and arch. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Who can not love a story with Gregory Peck as the Boston Man, Anthony Quinn as the boisterous Portuguese and a stunningly beautiful Ann Blythe? Manly men, fast sail ships and high adventure at its best. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Ben Sachs Chicago Reader This is no classic, but it's loads of fun, thanks in part to Walsh's brisk pacing and infectious sympathy for rugged, macho types. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Rex Beach's novel of romance and adventure in early-day Alaska comes to the screen as a hearty, salty, action film well-trouped by a good cast headed by Gregory Peck. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Bob Thomas Associated Press It all adds up to exciting and colorful stuff, with no strain on the thinking matter. Jul 24, 2019 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Although it's all but forgotten today, The World in His Arms was one of the films produced by Universal to commemorate the studio's 40th anniversary. It turned out to be a wise investment. Rated: 3/4 Jul 27, 2020 Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Superb swashbuckler with brilliant direction from Raoul Walsh. Jul 17, 2009 Full Review TV Guide Staff TV Guide Superb sea footage, lots of action, and a robust relationship between Peck and Quinn combine to make this highly enjoyable. Rated: 3/5 Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Frustrated by illegal competition from Russians in the seal fur trade, Capt. Jonathan Clark (Gregory Peck) struggles to raise funds to purchase Alaska from Russia. Another competitor, unscrupulous trader Portugee (Anthony Quinn), is hired to transport Russian Countess Mariana Selanova (Ann Blyth) to marry the callous Prince Semyon (Carl Esmond). After Jonathan falls in love with Mariana, he squares off against Portugee, the prince and the Russians to rescue her and restore the trading business.
      Director
      Raoul Walsh
      Screenwriter
      Borden Chase
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Genre
      Adventure
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 4, 1952, Original
      Release Date (DVD)
      Nov 4, 2008