Product Details

• Actors: Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes
• Directors: Louis King
• Format: Black & White
• Language: English
• Rated: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Republic Pictures
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00069IH7S
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,510 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Dick Powell stars as Canadian Mountie Sgt. Mike Flannagan. When Boston-bred Kathy O'Fallon (Evelyn Keyes) marries Mike, she is immediately nicknamed "Mrs. Mike" by her new friends and neighbors. Unprepared for the hardships of life in the Great White North, Mrs. Mike nonetheless perseveres through minor inconveniences and major tragedies, including the death of her child during an epidemic. The film lays on the sentiment rather heavily, but stars Dick Powell and Evelyn Keyes manage to cut through the treacle with their first-rate thesping. Based on a true story, Mrs. Mike was adapted from the best-selling novel by Benedict & Nancy Freedman..."MRS MIKE" 1949, vhs Starring, Dick Powell.... Evelyn Keyes.... J.M. Kerrigan.... Angela Clarke.... John Miljan.... Nan Boardman.... Will Wright.... Frances Morris.... Joel Nestler.... Jean Inness.... Chief Yowlachie.... Fred Aldrich.... Clarence Straight.... Gary Lee Jackson.... Romere Darling.... Archie Leonard.... James Fairfax.... Hamilton Camp.... Don Pietro.... Iron Eyes Cody.... David McMahon... Janet Sackett.... Judith Sackett....... From the original book by Benedict and Nancy Freedman, which was cherished by over 50 million readers and translated into 17 different languages. Two years ater publication, it was the most widely read novel brought to the screen since "Gone with the Wind". This story of a very young city girl from Boston who falls deeply in love with a Canadian Mountie from the Northwest woods. Can she survive the isolation, loneliness and tragedies that life holds in the wilderness? A very young Evelyn Keys as Mrs. Mike.. Filmed in the wilds of Canada, the breathtaking scenes and great performances by all capture the spirit of the novel. In the original black & white, Running time 100 minutes.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance, adventure, good writing, wonderful scenery --- all time fav movie, October 25, 2005

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This review is from: Mrs. Mike (VHS Tape)

When I was a young teen I saw this movie on television one Sunday afternoon. I fell in love with the story of Mrs. Mike and her tale of living in the snowy north. After seeing the movie, I bought a copy of the book (as with anything the book is so much better but the movie is terrific) and have loved this story for close to 35 years. The movie and book are based on the life of an American girl who did move to Canada after marrying her Mountie.

This afternoon, after the movie arrived from Amazon, I sat down and watched Mrs. Mike. My memory did not fail me and I loved every minute of the movie. Once again I saw how true love and romance can conquer all. Oh, how I wish Hollywood made movies like this, but alas, I'll have to keep watching memorable old movies such as Mrs. Mike.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Never a Dull Moment, July 10, 2008

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This review is from: Mrs. Mike (VHS Tape)

Mike Flannigan (Dick Powell) is a mountee in the north. His duty calls him back to the wilderness after a stay in a city, but he can't leave without the woman he has fallen in love with (Evelyn Keyes). Kathy is from Boston, and her father is not convinced that she could have a happy life in the north. She makes the decision for herself though and lets love lead her away from the comfort of the city. Once there, she realizes just how difficult, lonely, but rewarding a life in the north can be, and with Mike at her side, Kathy can brave almost anything.

A sweet romance that never gets boring, Mrs. Mike is obviously adapted from a novel. The pace is somewhat different than the traditional movie, but everything that happens is important. Keyes is beautiful and strong in her role, and Powell appropriately alternates between the protective husband and the jovial friend. The two have great chemistry together which makes the film work rather well.