This Western dramedy, featuring Stewart Granger, Wayne, Capucine, and Fabian, is a lot of fun. The story unfolds during the Nome Gold Rush in 1900; a prospector sends his partner to Seattle to retrieve his intended bride, but discovers she’s already taken. He then brings back a woman from a dance hall instead (Capucine). Fabian portrays the prospector's younger brother who predictably becomes smitten with this new arrival at their remote mining camp. Ernie Kovacs appears as a shady businessman. "North to Alaska" (1960) blends elements of a dramatic Western, broad comedy, and romantic comedy, managing to combine them into an enjoyable experience. It begins with a less-than-ideal start—the awful title song and a clumsy fight scene in a saloon—but quickly draws you in as the narrative develops and you become invested in the characters' lives. The main characters are easy to root for, and you’ll find yourself hoping that Angel (Capucine) will eventually end up with someone. One memorable moment is when she’s left alone in a cabin in the wilderness with the younger brother, who immediately becomes infatuated with her. It’s understandable, really. The forest festival early on also works well, especially the exciting competition to climb a pole (tree). As you might anticipate, there are also a few action-packed gunfights. The movie shares similarities in feel with "McLintock!" from 1963, but it’s more engaging and generally more entertaining. The film has a running time of 2 hours and 2 minutes and was filmed on location in California (Inyo National Forest, Big Bear Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Point Mugu & Alabama Hills) and Yukon, Canada. GRADE: A-

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