

In Old California
1942-05-31 · 91 min · ★ 5.3
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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- Directors
- William C. McGann
- Production companies
- Republic Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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John WayneTom Craig
Binnie BarnesLacey Miller
Albert DekkerBritt Dawson
Helen ParrishEllen Sanford
Patsy KellyHelga
Edgar KennedyKegs McKeever
Dick PurcellJoe Dawson
Harry ShannonMr. Carlin
Charles HaltonMr. Hayes
Emmett LynnWhitey
Robert McKenzieMr. Bates (as Bob McKenzie)
Milton KibbeeEzra Tompkins
Paul SuttonChick - Dawson's henchman
Richard AlexanderClem - Dawson's Henchman (uncredited)
Jessie ArnoldWorried Woman
Hooper AtchleyHiggins
Stanley BlystoneSan Francisco Deputy
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