Western Gold
Synopsis
President Lincoln personally sends Bill Gibson west to see if he can stop the holdups of the needed shipments of gold. There he meets his boyhood friend Foster. When all others refuse to take out the next gold shipment due to the killings, Bill volunteers. Jeannie, afraid for his safety, tells Foster of Bill's secret route not knowing Foster is the leader of the outlaw gang.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 27, 1937
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Bretherton
- Screenplay & Story
- Earle Snell, Forrest Barnes
- Original Title
- Western Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Bretherton
Earle Snell, Forrest Barnes, Harold Bell Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Bretherton
Director
Earle Snell
Screenplay
Forrest Barnes
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Gold
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What is Western Gold about?
President Lincoln personally sends Bill Gibson west to see if he can stop the holdups of the needed shipments of gold. There he meets his boyhood friend Foster. When all others refuse to take out the next gold shipment due to the killings, Bill volunteers. Jeannie, afraid for his safety, tells Foster of Bill's secret route not knowing Foster is the leader of the outlaw gang.
Who directed Western Gold?
Western Gold was directed by Howard Bretherton.
Who stars in Western Gold?
The principal cast of Western Gold includes Smith Ballew, Heather Angel, Frank McGlynn Sr., LeRoy Mason, Howard Hickman.
When was Western Gold released and how long is it?
Western Gold was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 57m.
Is Western Gold based on a book or true story?
Western Gold is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Bell Wright".