
Thieves' Gold
Synopsis
Cheyenne Harry tries to help his outlaw friend Padden evade arrest after Padden has drunkenly shot another man. In the end, the two mismatched friends fight it out, leaving Padden dead. In a romantic subplot, Harry's fiancée Alice leaves him, but finally returns.
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March 18, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- George Hively
- Original Title
- Thieves' Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
George Hively, Frederick R. Bechdolt
Ben F. Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
George Hively
Screenplay
Ben F. Reynolds
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thieves' Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Thieves' Gold about?
Cheyenne Harry tries to help his outlaw friend Padden evade arrest after Padden has drunkenly shot another man. In the end, the two mismatched friends fight it out, leaving Padden dead. In a romantic subplot, Harry's fiancée Alice leaves him, but finally returns.
Who directed Thieves' Gold?
Thieves' Gold was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Thieves' Gold?
The principal cast of Thieves' Gold includes Harry Carey, Molly Malone, L.M. Wells, Helen Ware, Vester Pegg.
When was Thieves' Gold released and how long is it?
Thieves' Gold was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 50m.



















