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4/10Where was John Barleycorn? What of white logic? Refracting his life through an evangelism prism, rousing support for upcoming war in Pacific reflects its time. Nope, hard pass
Reviewed on August 20, 2025
Jack London(1943)
He is a man!
6.1(10)1h 34m1943-12-24
DramaAdventure
Jack London Synopsis
The adventurous and remarkable life of the US writer Jack London (1876-1916).
Jack London (1943) is a drama and adventure film directed by Alfred Santell, released on December 24, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Michael O'Shea, Susan Hayward, Osa Massen and Harry Davenport. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Santell
- Writers:
- Ernest Pascal, Charmian London, Isaac Don Levine
- Producers:
- Samuel Bronston
- Cinematographer:
- John W. Boyle
- Composer:
- Freddie Rich
- Production:
- Samuel Bronston Productions
- Status:
- Released
Jack London Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael O'Shea
as Jack London
Susan Hayward
as Charmian Kittredge
- Osa Massen
Osa Massen
as Freda Maloof
Harry Davenport
as Prof. Hilliard
Frank Craven
as Old Tom
Virginia Mayo
as Mamie
Ralph Morgan
as George Brett
Jonathan Hale
as Kerwin Maxwell
Edward Earle
as James Hare
Morgan Conway
as Richard Harding Davis
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Santell, written by Ernest Pascal, Charmian London and Isaac Don Levine, produced by Samuel Bronston.
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Jack London Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 10 ratings.
CinemaSerf
6/10There can be no doubt that American writer Jack London lived an exciting life, but somehow this rather drab adaptation really does nothing to convey that on film. It doesn’t help that someone thought that casting Michael O’Shea in the title role was a good idea. For much of it, I thought he was a sort of Van Heflin-light as the overly episodic drama of his life unfolds. We start with him involved in a shoot out…
Reviewed on February 21, 2026
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Jack London – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jack London online?
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Jack London (1943) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Jack London?
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The main cast of Jack London (1943) includes Michael O'Shea, Susan Hayward, Osa Massen, Harry Davenport and Frank Craven. The film was directed by Alfred Santell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack London released?
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Jack London was released on December 24, 1943 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Jack London worth watching?
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Jack London (1943) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.