California Joe
“RED RIDES AGAIN!”
Synopsis
During the Civil War, three American soldiers are sent, disguised as civilians, to California to gather evidence that Southern agents there are agitating for that state to join the Confederacy with the aid of California's governor.
Top Cast
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Don 'Red' Barry
Joe Weldon
Wally Vernon
Tumbleweed Smith
Terry Frost
Tommy Atkinson
Helen Talbot
Judith Carteret
Brian O'Hara
Delancey Carteret
LeRoy Mason
Breckenridge 'Breck' Colton
Twinkle Watts
Twinkle Potter
Karl Hackett
Telegrapher Potter
Edward Keane
Governor Glynn
Pierce Lyden
Henchman Harper
Charles King
Henchman Ashley
Edmund Cobb
Henchman
Bob Kortman
Henchman
Edward Earle
Weldon's Commanding Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman S. Hall
- Original Score
- Mort Glickman
- Original Title
- California Joe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Norman S. Hall
Mort Glickman
Ernest Miller
Harry Keller
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Harry Keller
Editor
Mort Glickman
Original Music Composer
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Norman S. Hall
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for California Joe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California Joe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is California Joe about?
During the Civil War, three American soldiers are sent, disguised as civilians, to California to gather evidence that Southern agents there are agitating for that state to join the Confederacy with the aid of California's governor.
Who directed California Joe?
California Joe was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in California Joe?
The principal cast of California Joe includes Don 'Red' Barry, Wally Vernon, Terry Frost, Helen Talbot, Brian O'Hara.
When was California Joe released and how long is it?
California Joe was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for California Joe?
The original motion picture soundtrack for California Joe was composed by Mort Glickman.