Helping rogers, an experienced explorer and indian fighter, were hunk marriner, another experienced indian fighter, and langdon towne, a harvard graduate who was the map maker. John stark of manchester, rogers trusted lieutenant, became a key general in the revolution. The following information has been obtained from news items, production charts and the films pressbook, unless otherwise noted. Northwest passage by stan rogers, matt james, hardcover. Northwest passage book irogers rangers kenneth robertss novel northwest passage chronicles the exploits of major robert rogers 17311795, who during the french and indian war raised and commanded an independent unit of lightinfantry soldiers attached to the british army known as rogers rangers. Northwest passage is a big budget technicolor historical epic from mgm. Northwest passage originally titled an unfinished conversation. Stanley allison stan rogers november 29, 1949 june 2, 1983 was a canadian folk musician and songwriter. Northwest passage containing the courtmartial of major robert rogers, the courtmartial of lt. Listen free to stan rogers northwest passage northwest passage, the field behind the plow and more. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers original title.
Rogers rangers are featured on a new hampshire historical marker along new hampshire route 10 in haverhill. Major robert rogers organized rogers rangers to search for the alleged. The picture is based on a novel by kenneth roberts titled northwest passage 1937. Despite the films largely unexamined belief in manifest destiny, its depiction of rogers as an inspiring leader of men is a tourdeforce for tracy, who must keep hope alive against incredible odds, and despite unstated personal fears and agonies. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, traditionalsounding songs which were frequently inspired by canadian history and the daily lives of working people, especially those from the fishing villages of the maritime provinces and, later, the farms. The first half of the novel was adapted as the film northwest passage 1940. Theyre cut off from supplies, followed by french soldiers and hundreds of miles away from their own lines. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert rogers, the leader of rogers rangers, who were a colonial force fighting with the british during the french and indian war. These greenclad frontiersmen served as the eyes and ears of the british army during the french and indian war, and played an integral role in englands conquest of new france. Ebenezer webster of east kingston, future father of statesman daniel webster, is among the rangers portrayed in the book version of northwest passage by kenneth roberts. It takes place during the french and indian war when major rogers and his rogers rangers attempt to wipe out a native town of hostile indians deep in french territory. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers is a film directed by king vidor with spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, year. Northwest passage book i rogers rangers 1940 movie. Northwest passage 1940 king vidor, jack conway, spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan march 24, 2019 based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the.
When they meet ranger major rogers, he offers them a trip west with his rangers where langdon has the chance to paint indians. Although rogers fought for the british, most of his rangers became patriots. Suggested reading jaegers battalion of rogers rangers. This classic novel follows the career of major rogers, whose incredible exploits. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under. Stan rogers northwest passage lyrics genius lyrics. Northwest passage kindle edition by roberts, kenneth. Of this rousing epic released shortly after gone with the wind, the new. The second half of the book follows major rogers further career in england and on the northwest frontier. It turned out he was an indian aficionado, too, with the french and indian war 17541763 being one of his specialties. Northwest passage is a 1940 technicolor film, starring spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey, and others. They set out for fort wentworth, but when they arrive they find no soldiers and none of the supplies they expected.
It was based on the first part of kenneth robertss 1937 novel of the same name. Northwest passage book irogers rangers is the 1940 adventure score by herbert stothart, mgms premier composer in the 1930s and 40s, presented in nearly complete form from the monaural optical. Sep 30, 2014 action tv series 1958 102 minutes color major robert rogers organized rogers rangers to search for the alleged waterway across the united states during the french and indian war 17541759. Northwest passage by kenneth roberts, first edition abebooks. Northwest passage book irogers rangers is the 1940 adventure score by herbert stothart, mgms premier composer in the 1930s and 40s, presented in nearly complete form from the monaural optical film masters, with a few otherwise lost cues added from the films musicandeffects track. Northwest passage, oysterband, runrig, bruce guthro, alan. It hit theaters early in 1940 but was filmed during that most magnificent of all movie years, 1939. Northwest passage is a book about the explorers who venture into the northwest passage in canada. Northwest passage by stan rogers on amazon music unlimited. Northwest passage 1940 king vidor, jack conway, spencer. Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they.
Screenplay by laurence stallings, talbot jennings, based on the novel by kenneth roberts. For twelve grueling weeks of location shooting, he endured traipsing through swamps, crossing rapids and climbing mountains. Northwest passage is the opening song off of the 1981 album of the same name. Action tv series 1958 102 minutes color major robert rogers organized rogers rangers to search for the alleged waterway across the united states during the french and indian war. It was the basis for the 1940 movie northwest passage, starring spencer tracy. Together with dozens of loyal followers, rogers sets out and ends. Winner of the governor generals literary award for childrens illustration. Based on kenneth roberts bestseller, tracy plays truelife explorer major robert rogers, the intrepid leader of the celebrated rogers rangers. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 dec 19366 feb 1937. Keith larsen, buddy ebsen, don burnett, philip tonge. Northwest passage 1940 an epic western, about major robert rogers, the tough frontiersman who led a grueling expedition to canada in 1759 to punish a fearsome indian tribe and seek a northwest. Northwest passage 1940 king vidor, jack conway, spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan march 24, 2019 based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join rogers rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the french and indian war.
Northwest passage recounts the adventures of rogers rangers, an 18thcentury expeditionary force charged with wiping out an indian tribe on the. Told through the eyes of primary character langdon towne, much of the novel follows the exploits and character of robert. Northwest passage is an historical novel by kenneth roberts, published in 1937. Spencer tracy as major robert rogers in northwest passage book one rogers rangers 1940 director king vidor. Spencer tracy stars in this epic adventure story following the exploits of rogers rangers, a collection of brave and hearty men during the french and indian wars of 1759. Loescher, burt garfield, the history of rogers rangers, volume 1. Northwest passage book irogers rangers kenneth robertss novel northwest passage chronicles the exploits of major robert rogers 17311795, who during the french and indian war raised and. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
History of rogers rangers rogers rangers, the green berets of colonial america, are recognized as one of the finest fighting forces the world has ever known. Stan rogers was noted for his rich, baritone voice and his finelycrafted, traditional. Book i of this novel appeared serially under the title of rogers rangers. The life and music of stan rogers is a wonderful collection of stories, memories, and facts on stans career and the people in his life. His pursuit of the legendary northwest passage will become a consuming passion, again narrated by langdon towne. Langdon towne and hunk marriner join major rogers rangers as they wipe out an indian village. Based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, this film. This was supposed to be the sequel, and indeed its own title card announces it as northwest passage book i rogers rangers. Book irogers rangers, american adventure film, released in 1940, that deals with events of the french and.
The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from. Northwest passage book irogers rangers at the american film institute catalog northwest passage on. With spencer tracy, robert young, walter brennan, ruth hussey. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan rogers and tells the dramatic story of the search for the elusive route through the arctic ocean to the pacific, which for hundreds of years and once again today, nations, explorers and commercial.
Book irogers rangers, american adventure film, released in 1940, that deals with events of the french and indian war, a theme rarely explored in film. A historical novel set during the french and indian war 1754 until 1763, telling the exploits of robert rogers and his rangers. Of this rousing epic released shortly after gone with the wind, the new york times wrote, now that the wind has stopped ruffling your hair, you can have it lifted, scalp and all, in northwest passage. Despite the films largely unexamined belief in manifest destiny, its depiction of rogers as an inspiring leader of men is a tourdeforce for tracy, who must keep hope alive against incredible odds, and. In february 2020, the film was shown at the 70th berlin international film festival, as part of a retrospective dedicated to king vidors career.
The book structure itself uses the song, northwest passage by stan rogers and repeats the lines from the chorus throughout the book. Northwest passage was one of my favorites as a teen, but i hadnt give it a thought in more than twoscore. Jan 01, 2001 this first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers. Tracy plays truelife explorer major robert rogers, the leader of the celebrated rogers rangers fighting force that took on one of the most challenging expeditions in military history. The song compares the voyages of the first european explorers in canada to rogerss own touring as a musician.
The dramatic focus is the events surrounding major robert rogers rangers raid on the. Northwest passage and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Chris gudgeon is a celebrated author from victoria, british columbia. Based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join rogers rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy. Based on the kenneth roberts novel of the same name, this film tells the story of two friends who join rogers rangers, as the legendary elite force engages the enemy during the french and indian war. Listen to your favorite songs from northwest passage by stan rogers now.
A kirkus best book finalist for the amelia frances howardgibbon award this stunning portrayal of early efforts to explore canadas northwest passage presents rogers 1981 song in. The song appears on an album of the same name released by rogers in 1981, and is considered one of the classic songs in canadian music history. But the military expedition against french allied indians becomes a disaster. Awardwinning artist matt james takes the iconic song northwest passage by legendary canadian songwriter and singer stan. Kenneth roberts historical novel northwest passage 1937 portrays the events of rogers rangers raid on the abenaki town of st. Northwest passage 1940 by king vidor is blighted by its racism. Part of kenneth roberts novel was serialized in the saturday evening post, under the title rogers rangers 26 december 19366 february 1937. Published privately by the author, san francisco, 1946. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
The search for the northwest passage top of the world trilogy vol. Northwest passage is an excellent and exciting film based upon the first part of the novel by the same name by kenneth roberts. Samuel stephens and other new material by roberts, kenneth lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This first half of the book is easily the most interesting, rich in fairly accurate detail about rogers leadership and the audacious heroism of his rangers. America is a hostile and savage land being torn apart in a territorial war between the british and french, each side assisted by rival native indian tribes.
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