Fortune hunters from all over the country rush to the Klondike in 1897 to seek their fortunes in the gold are tested by hardships of the journey..


Is 'The Trail of '98' Worth Watching Today? For silent film enthusiasts, historians of American expansion, or anyone with a deep appreciation for ambitious, large-scale spectacles of the era, The Trail of '98 is absolutely worth seeking out. It's a fascinating, if flawed, document of early Hollywood's ability to tackle...

still_frame

still_frame

still_frame

still_frame

still_frame

product

publicity

still_frame


Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Clarence Brown

F. Martin Thornton
Community
Log in to comment.
"Is 'The Trail of '98' Worth Watching Today? For silent film enthusiasts, historians of American expansion, or anyone with a deep appreciation for ambitious, large-scale spectacles of the era, The Trail of '98 is absolutely worth seeking out. It's a fascinating, if flawed, document of early Hollywood's ability to tackle epic narratives. However, for a casual modern viewer accustomed to faster pacing and spoken dialogue, it will likely prove a challenging watch. Those expecting a tightly plotted a..."
Joseph Farnham, Robert W. Service, Benjamin Glazer
United States


Deep dive into the cult classic
Discover similar cinematic experiences
A Directorial Spotlight on Clarence Brown