The Spoilers

Yukon gold-mining is the subject of this John Wayne classic, based on the novel by Rex Beach. In Nome, Alaska, in 1900, prospector Roy Glennister (Wayne) clashes with corrupt gold commissioner Alexander McNamara (Randolph Scott), their conflict coming to a head in a brutal, protracted fistfight. Marlene Dietrich also stars as Roy's old beau, saloon singer Cherry Malotte. With Margaret Lindsay, Harry Carey, Richard Barthelmess. 87 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English DTS stereo; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer; more.