The World in His Arms

Rousing adventure, based on Rex Beach’s 1946 novel, stars Gregory Peck as Captain Jonathan Clark, an 1850s seal hunter enlisted by Russian countess Marina Selanova (Ann Blyth) to take her to Alaska so she can flee her impending marriage to a Russian diplomat. When Marina is abducted before the journey begins, Clark and a rival (Anthony Quinn) race to save her, betting their bounty and their ships on the outcome. Sig Ruman, John McIntire co-star; directed by Raoul Walsh. 105 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, French Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH), French, Spanish.