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In Old California
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In Old California

1942-05-31 · 91 min · ★ 5.3

Action · Romance · Western

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

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneTom Craig
Binnie BarnesBinnie BarnesLacey Miller
Albert DekkerAlbert DekkerBritt Dawson
Helen ParrishHelen ParrishEllen Sanford
Patsy KellyPatsy KellyHelga
Edgar KennedyEdgar KennedyKegs McKeever
Dick PurcellDick PurcellJoe Dawson
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonMr. Carlin
Charles HaltonCharles HaltonMr. Hayes
Emmett LynnEmmett LynnWhitey
Robert McKenzieRobert McKenzieMr. Bates (as Bob McKenzie)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeEzra Tompkins
Paul SuttonPaul SuttonChick - Dawson's henchman
Anne O'NealMrs. Tompkins
Richard AlexanderRichard AlexanderClem - Dawson's Henchman (uncredited)
Jessie ArnoldJessie ArnoldWorried Woman
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyHiggins
Sam BernardMiner
Stanley BlystoneStanley BlystoneSan Francisco Deputy
Rudy BowmanRudy BowmanTownsman

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