The Californian
Synopsis
Native son returns from school in Spain to California in 1855 and finds corrupt politicians stealing land from old California families. He becomes a sort of Robin Hood in order to fight them.
Top Cast
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Ricardo Cortez
Ramon Escobar
Marjorie Weaver
Rosalia Miller
Katherine DeMille
Chata
Maurice Black
Pancho
Morgan Wallace
Tod Barsto
Nigel De Brulier
Don Francisco Escobar
George Regas
Ruiz
Pierre Watkin
Miller
Jim Farley
Sheriff Stanton
Edward Keane
Marshal Morse
Gene Reynolds
Ramon as a Child
Ann Gillis
Rosalia as a Child
Francisco Flores del Campo
Ruiz as a Child
Billy Bletcher
Tax Collector
Dick Botiller
Pablo
Ben Corbett
Ruiz Man
Lester Dorr
Townsman
Frank Ellis
Townsman
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Meins
- Screenplay & Story
- Gilbert Wright
- Original Title
- The Californian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Meins
Gilbert Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Meins
Director
Gilbert Wright
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Californian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Californian about?
Native son returns from school in Spain to California in 1855 and finds corrupt politicians stealing land from old California families. He becomes a sort of Robin Hood in order to fight them.
Who directed The Californian?
The Californian was directed by Gus Meins.
Who stars in The Californian?
The principal cast of The Californian includes Ricardo Cortez, Marjorie Weaver, Katherine DeMille, Maurice Black, Morgan Wallace.
When was The Californian released and how long is it?
The Californian was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 59m.