The Treasure of Lost Canyon
“Robert Louis Stevenson's Great Adventure Story !”
Synopsis
Young David, orphaned en route to California, falls into the hands of medicine-show rascal Baltimore Dan. Years later, now a trained thief, he's adopted by eccentric 'Doc' Brown, retired miner and pharmacist. Doc and David become fast friends in their scenic outdoor rambles. But when they discover a hidden treasure, the idyllic interlude gives way to more troubles and a strange coincidence.
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William Powell
Homer 'Doc' Brown
Julie Adams
Myra Wade
Charles Drake
Jim Anderson
Rosemary DeCamp
Samuella
Henry Hull
Cousin Lucius Cooke
Tommy Ivo
David
Chubby Johnson
Baltimore Dan
John Doucette
Gyppo
Marvin Press
Paddy
Griff Barnett
Judge Wade
Philo McCullough
Miner (uncredited)
Jack Perrin
Sheriff (uncredited)
Frank Wilcox
Stranger (uncredited)
Helen Gibson
Mother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Brainerd Duffield, Emerson Crocker, Robert Louis Stevenson
- Original Title
- The Treasure of Lost Canyon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Tetzlaff
Brainerd Duffield, Emerson Crocker, Robert Louis Stevenson
Milton Carruth
Department Leadership Roster
Brainerd Duffield
Writer
Emerson Crocker
Writer
Ted Tetzlaff
Director
Milton Carruth
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Treasure of Lost Canyon about?
Young David, orphaned en route to California, falls into the hands of medicine-show rascal Baltimore Dan. Years later, now a trained thief, he's adopted by eccentric 'Doc' Brown, retired miner and pharmacist. Doc and David become fast friends in their scenic outdoor rambles. But when they discover a hidden treasure, the idyllic interlude gives way to more troubles and a strange coincidence.
Who directed The Treasure of Lost Canyon?
The Treasure of Lost Canyon was directed by Ted Tetzlaff.
Who stars in The Treasure of Lost Canyon?
The principal cast of The Treasure of Lost Canyon includes William Powell, Julie Adams, Charles Drake, Rosemary DeCamp, Henry Hull.
When was The Treasure of Lost Canyon released and how long is it?
The Treasure of Lost Canyon was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Treasure of Lost Canyon?
The Treasure of Lost Canyon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).