In Old California
“Torn from the pages of America's most reckless era-THE UNFORGETTABLE GOLD RUSH DAYS!”
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.
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John Wayne
Tom Craig
Binnie Barnes
Lacey Miller
Albert Dekker
Britt Dawson
Helen Parrish
Ellen Sanford
Patsy Kelly
Helga
Edgar Kennedy
Kegs McKeever
Dick Purcell
Joe Dawson
Harry Shannon
Mr. Carlin
Charles Halton
Mr. Hayes
Emmett Lynn
Whitey
Robert McKenzie
Mr. Bates (as Bob McKenzie)
Milton Kibbee
Ezra Tompkins
Paul Sutton
Chick - Dawson's henchman
Anne O'Neal
Mrs. Tompkins
Richard Alexander
Clem - Dawson's Henchman (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Worried Woman
Hooper Atchley
Higgins
Sam Bernard
Miner
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William C. McGann
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances Hyland, Gertrude Purcell
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- In Old California
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William C. McGann
Frances Hyland, Gertrude Purcell, Gladys Atwater, J. Robert Bren
David Buttolph
Jack A. Marta
Howard O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
William C. McGann
Director
Frances Hyland
Screenplay
Howard O'Neill
Editor
Gertrude Purcell
Screenplay
Jack A. Marta
Director of Photography
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Old California
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What is In Old California about?
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.
Who directed In Old California?
In Old California was directed by William C. McGann.
Who stars in In Old California?
The principal cast of In Old California includes John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker, Helen Parrish, Patsy Kelly.
When was In Old California released and how long is it?
In Old California was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for In Old California?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Old California was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Old California?
In Old California holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).