The Great Alaskan Mystery (1944): cast, story & where to watch

1944 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1944, The Great Alaskan Mystery is an action and adventure film directed by Ray Taylor, running about 223 minutes.

What it’s about. The obsessive scientist Dr. Miller is working on a matter-transmitter invention called the Paratron; a conspiratorial team of spies and no-goods pursue him to Alaska, trying to steal the device.

Who’s in it. The Great Alaskan Mystery stars Milburn Stone as Jim Hudson, Marjorie Weaver as Ruth Miller, Edgar Kennedy as Bosun Higgins and Samuel S. Hinds as Herman Brock, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Great Alaskan Mystery has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Alaskan Mystery page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Great Alaskan Mystery 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 Great Alaskan Mystery (1944)?
In US, The Great Alaskan Mystery is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Great Alaskan Mystery worth watching?
The Great Alaskan Mystery holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Great Alaskan Mystery?
The Great Alaskan Mystery stars Milburn Stone, Marjorie Weaver, Edgar Kennedy, Samuel S. Hinds and Martin Kosleck.
When was The Great Alaskan Mystery released?
The Great Alaskan Mystery was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 223 minutes.