Movie·1942·1h 31m
In Old California
Torn from the pages of America's most reckless era-THE UNFORGETTABLE GOLD RUSH DAYS!
Directed By
William C. McGann
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Boston pharmacist Tom Craig comes to Sacramento, where he runs afoul of local political boss Britt Dawson, who exacts protection payment from the citizenry. Dawson frames Craig with poisoned medicine, but Craig redeems himself during a Gold Rush epidemic.
Written By
Frances Hyland, Gertrude Purcell
Cinematography
Jack A. Marta
Music
David Buttolph
Editor
Howard O'Neill
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Region: INRent
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Cast
John Wayne
Tom Craig
Binnie Barnes
Lacey Miller
Albert Dekker
Britt Dawson
Helen Parrish
Ellen Sanford
Patsy Kelly
Helga
Edgar Kennedy
Kegs McKeever
Dick Purcell
Joe Dawson
Harry Shannon
Mr. Carlin
Charles Halton
Mr. Hayes
Emmett Lynn
Whitey
Robert McKenzie
Mr. Bates (as Bob McKenzie)
Milton Kibbee
Ezra Tompkins
Paul Sutton
Chick - Dawson's henchman
Anne O'Neal
Mrs. Tompkins
Richard Alexander
Clem - Dawson's Henchman (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Worried Woman
Hooper Atchley
Higgins
Sam Bernard
Miner
// crew
Crew
William C. McGann
Director
Frances Hyland
Screenplay
Howard O'Neill
Editor
Gertrude Purcell
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
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