Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7.3

Released in 1940, Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest is a documentary film, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. This Traveltalk series short visits Seattle and other areas in the state of Washington. Seattle was a small city until the 1897 gold rush. During World War I, it served as a major shipping center for lumber that was transported through the Panama Canal to East Coast shipbuilders. We also visit a Weyerhaeuser lumber camp located between Longview and Tacoma, and the city of Everett, where lumber is used in the burgeoning aircraft industry.
Who’s in it. Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest stars James A. FitzPatrick as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest worth watching?
- Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest?
- Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest stars James A. FitzPatrick.
- When was Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest released?
- Seattle: Gateway to the Northwest was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.