Alaska Seas (1954)

Just released from jail, a fisherman (Robert Ryan) is hired by his old pal (Brian Keith), the head of the local salmon fishermen who have formed their own canning cooperative. The fishermen fight to keep a ruthless gang of fishing trap thieves at bay. But the ex-convict is short on cash and ethics. Directed by Jerry Hopper (SECRET OF THE INCAS), this is a remake of the 1938 film SPAWN OF THE NORTH. A second tier programmer that's a perfectly serviceable movie for undiscerning audiences. It's efficient if uninspired movie making that accomplishes what it sets out to do. Ryan is suitably black hearted, Keith is adequately heroic and Jan Sterling as their love interest doesn't have much to do except be lovely which she does without effort. With Gene Barry, Timothy Carey and Ross Bagdasarian, who would create Alvin and The Chipmunks four years later.