The Man from Montreal (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1939, The Man from Montreal is an action and adventure film directed by Christy Cabanne, running about 61 minutes. “THE MOUNTIES GET THEIR MAN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Man From Montreal is a lively entry in Universal's Richard Arlen-Andy Devine action series. The stars are cast respectively as fur trapper Clark Manning and constable Bones Blair, who carry on a friendly rivalry in the Canadian Northwest. Our heroes team up in the final reels to put the kibosh on a fur-smuggling racket, permitting Universal to plunge deeply into its stock-footage files. The leading ladies this time out are Anne Gwynne and Kay Sutton, their billing status indicating which one of the two ladies will land Clark Manning in the last scene. Incredibly, the Arlen-Devine series lasted for 14 films, none of them classics but all of them worthwhile Saturday-matinee fare.
Who’s in it. The Man from Montreal stars Richard Arlen as Clark Manning, Andy Devine as Constable 'Bones' Blair, Anne Gwynne as Doris Blair and Kay Sutton as Myrna Montgomery, aka Mrs. Myrna Rawlins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, The Man from Montreal has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Montreal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Montreal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Montreal (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from Montreal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from Montreal worth watching?
- The Man from Montreal holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Montreal?
- The Man from Montreal stars Richard Arlen, Andy Devine, Anne Gwynne, Kay Sutton and Reed Hadley.
- When was The Man from Montreal released?
- The Man from Montreal was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.