A Yoke of Gold
Synopsis
During the days of the California missions, Jose Garcia becomes friends with Luis Lopez, a local Robin Hood determined to redistribute among the poor the loot of the rich. Inspired by Luis, Jose sets out to rob the home of wealthy landowner Don Ortega. On the way, however, Jose gets lost in the desert and is nearly dead when he is found by Don Ortega's aristocratic cousin, Castro Arrellanes, and Castro's daughter Carmen, who take him in and nurse him back to health. Jose quickly falls in love with Carmen, and as a result, renounces his plan of robbing the rich. Then, he learns that Luis has made plans to break into Don Ortega's house.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd B. Carleton
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Wagner, Calder Johnstone
- Original Title
- A Yoke of Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company, Red Feather Photoplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd B. Carleton
Rob Wagner, Calder Johnstone
Department Leadership Roster
Calder Johnstone
Writer
Lloyd B. Carleton
Director
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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Frequently Asked Questions About A Yoke of Gold
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What is A Yoke of Gold about?
During the days of the California missions, Jose Garcia becomes friends with Luis Lopez, a local Robin Hood determined to redistribute among the poor the loot of the rich. Inspired by Luis, Jose sets out to rob the home of wealthy landowner Don Ortega. On the way, however, Jose gets lost in the desert and is nearly dead when he is found by Don Ortega's aristocratic cousin, Castro Arrellanes, and Castro's daughter Carmen, who take him in and nurse him back to health. Jose quickly falls in love with Carmen, and as a result, renounces his plan of robbing the rich. Then, he learns that Luis has made plans to break into Don Ortega's house.
Who directed A Yoke of Gold?
A Yoke of Gold was directed by Lloyd B. Carleton.
Who stars in A Yoke of Gold?
The principal cast of A Yoke of Gold includes Dorothy Davenport, Emory Johnson, Alfred Allen, Richard Morris, Harold Skinner.
When was A Yoke of Gold released and how long is it?
A Yoke of Gold was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Yoke of Gold?
A Yoke of Gold holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).