California Mail
“THE MAIL MUST GO THROUGH!”
Synopsis
The Pony Express is finished as the Post Office plans to award the mail contract to a stage line. Bill and his father put in a bid for the mail, however there are three bids close together. The officials will run a race to pick the winner, and the Banton Brothers sabotage Bill's stage. Mary still believes in Bill until they try to get rid of him by holding up the regular stage with his well-known horse. Bill needs proof to clear himself and expose the bad guys.
Top Cast
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Dick Foran
Bill Harkins
Linda Perry
Mary Tolliver
Smoke
Smoke
Edmund Cobb
Roy Banton
Milton Kibbee
Bart Banton
Tom Brower
Sam Harkins
Jim Farley
Dan Tolliver
Edward Keane
Thompson
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Deputy Pete Nelson
Wilfred Lucas
Sheriff
Cliff Saum
Man Taking Bets
Gene Alsace
Jim
Glenn Strange
Henchman Bud
Bob Woodward
Henchman Frank Wyatt
Fred Burns
Hank Ferguson
Bob Burns
Branton Stage Driver (uncredited)
Tex Driscoll
Bearded Townsman at Dance (uncredited)
Hugh Farr
Fiddle Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noel M. Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Chanslor, Harold Buckley
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- California Mail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noel M. Smith
Roy Chanslor, Harold Buckley
Howard Jackson
Ted D. McCord
Doug Gould
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner, Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Noel M. Smith
Director
Roy Chanslor
Screenplay
Harold Buckley
Screenplay
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Doug Gould
Editor
Bryan Foy
Producer
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 California Mail
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What is California Mail about?
The Pony Express is finished as the Post Office plans to award the mail contract to a stage line. Bill and his father put in a bid for the mail, however there are three bids close together. The officials will run a race to pick the winner, and the Banton Brothers sabotage Bill's stage. Mary still believes in Bill until they try to get rid of him by holding up the regular stage with his well-known horse. Bill needs proof to clear himself and expose the bad guys.
Who directed California Mail?
California Mail was directed by Noel M. Smith.
Who stars in California Mail?
The principal cast of California Mail includes Dick Foran, Linda Perry, Smoke, Edmund Cobb, Milton Kibbee.
When was California Mail released and how long is it?
California Mail was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for California Mail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for California Mail was composed by Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for California Mail?
California Mail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).