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The Call of the Wild (1935): Film vs Book
Film · 1935 · Directed by William A. Wellman · Starring Clark Gable, Loretta Young
About the film
A sled dog is taken to the frozen north.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe film adds a human romance and changes the dog's story.
Read or watch first?
The book is told from the animal's point of view.
What the book gives you
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
A fast, vivid story of survival and instinct in the snowy north that grabs you immediately.
Who will like it: Readers who want a short, thrilling adventure through the eyes of a dog.