The Golden West
“Courage that conquered a continent”
Synopsis
Lovers David Lunch and Betty Summers are caught in the feud between their two families. When David kills the Summers son, he escapes to the West. He marries and when his boy is two he and his wife are killed by Indians who take the boy. Twenty years later the boy is now the Indian chief. Betty's daughter is nearby and the two are destined to meet.
Top Cast
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George O'Brien
David Lynch / Motano
Janet Chandler
Betty Summers / Betty Brown
Marion Burns
Helen Sheppard
Arthur Pierson
Robert Summers
Onslow Stevens
Calvin Brown
Emmett Corrigan
Colonel Horace Summers
Bert Hanlon
Dennis Epstein
Edmund Breese
Sam Lynch
Chief John Big Tree
Indian (uncredited)
Stanley Blystone
Major (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Substitute Engineer
Fred Church
Undetermined Role
Steve Clemente
Interrogated Indian
Iron Eyes Cody
Indian Dancer
Edward Dillon
Pat
Julia Swayne Gordon
Mrs. Summers
Frank Hagney
Chief Grey Eagle
Ben Hall
Pioneer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Rigby
- Original Score
- Arthur Lange
- Original Title
- The Golden West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Howard
Gordon Rigby, Zane Grey
Arthur Lange
George Schneiderman
Mildred Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
David Howard
Director
Gordon Rigby
Screenplay
Arthur Lange
Original Music Composer
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Mildred Johnston
Editor
David Cox
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Golden West.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden West
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Golden West about?
Lovers David Lunch and Betty Summers are caught in the feud between their two families. When David kills the Summers son, he escapes to the West. He marries and when his boy is two he and his wife are killed by Indians who take the boy. Twenty years later the boy is now the Indian chief. Betty's daughter is nearby and the two are destined to meet.
Who directed The Golden West?
The Golden West was directed by David Howard.
Who stars in The Golden West?
The principal cast of The Golden West includes George O'Brien, Janet Chandler, Marion Burns, Arthur Pierson, Onslow Stevens.
When was The Golden West released and how long is it?
The Golden West was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golden West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden West was composed by Arthur Lange.