1948 Internet Archive | Red River

The 1948 Western classic , directed by Howard Hawks and starring John Wayne and Montgomery Clift, is widely available for free streaming and download via the Internet Archive. Film Overview

• The flood caused an estimated $100 million in damages, which is equivalent to over $1 billion today.
• The flood displaced thousands of people, with many homes and businesses destroyed or damaged.
• The Canadian government responded to the disaster by establishing the Manitoba Flood Relief Commission to coordinate relief efforts.
• The flood led to significant changes in flood management practices in Manitoba, including the construction of the Red River Floodway.

The "Mutiny" Narrative: The film is often described as a Western reimagining of Mutiny on the Bounty, focusing on the psychological and physical clash between an adoptive father and son. red river 1948 internet archive

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• Playable video (embedded player)
• Download options (right-hand sidebar)
• Metadata: Director, cast, release year, runtime, summary, and source info
• Comments & reviews from other users
• Related items (e.g., trailers, radio adaptations, western shorts)

Original Radio Broadcasts: One of the most popular items is the "Lux Radio Theatre" adaptation. On March 7, 1949, John Wayne and Joanne Dru reprised their roles for a condensed audio version of the film, which is preserved in high quality on the Archive. The 1948 Western classic , directed by Howard

In addition to the NFB's "Red River Flood" film, the Internet Archive offers a range of other archival resources related to the 1948 flood. These include: The flood caused an estimated $100 million in

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