In Old California poster
Screenplay Gertrude Purcell, Frances Hyland
Director William C. McGann

In Old California

Tagline: Torn from the pages of America's most reckless era-THE UNFORGETTABLE GOLD RUSH DAYS!

Release Date: 1942-05-31

Duration: 91 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • John Wayne
    Tom Craig
  • Harry Shannon
    Mr. Carlin
  • Emmett Lynn
    Whitey
  • Olin Howland
    Undetermined Minor Role
  • Russell Custer
    Townsman
  • Frank Hagney
    Angry Citizen in Lynch Mob
  • Rex Lease
    Gold Strike Rider
  • Harry Tyler
    Huckster
  • Anne O'Neal
    Mrs. Tompkins
  • Nora Bush
    Townswoman