In Old California (1942): Cast & Where to Watch
In Old California is a 1942 action western directed by William C. McGann, starring John Wayne as Tom Craig, James C. Morton and Rex Lease. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Stream it on MGM+, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- William C. McGann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In Old California About?
The premise of In Old California without spoilers.
Boston‑trained pharmacist Tom Craig arrives in Sacramento during the fevered Gold Rush, only to clash with corrupt political boss Britt Dawson, who extorts the townspeople for protection money. When Dawson frames Craig by slipping poison into his medicine, a deadly epidemic erupts, forcing Craig to prove his worth by using his medical skills to save the community and expose the villain.
In Old California Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pharmacist
- poison
- deception
- damsel in distress
- slick villain
- archive footage
- stock footage
- violence
- henchman
- held at gunpoint
- explosion
- barfly
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- chewing tobacco
- vindication
- retribution
- cigarette smoking
- rocky romance
- pacific ocean
- gang leader
- gang member
- cigar smoking
- song
- drugstore
- frame up
- paddleboat
- courage
- rifle
- pipe smoking
- coal oil lamp
- bushwhacker
- double cross
- grief
- gunfire
- reprisal
- betrayal
- bostonian
- religion
- church member
- gold miner
- huckster
- singing in church
- angry mob
- necktie party
- rejection
- dejection
- cowboy
- band the musical group
- horse
- classical western
- gold
Where to Watch In Old California
Stream it on MGM+, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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In Old California Cast & Characters
John Wayne leads the cast as Tom Craig, with James C. Morton as Red - Sacramento Bartender and Rex Lease as Gold Strike Rider. Directed by William C. McGann; 106 actors are credited in all.
- Director William C. McGann
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John Wayne as Tom Craig - James C. Morton as Red - Sacramento Bartender
- Rex Lease as Gold Strike Rider
- Heenan Elliott as Man with Joker at Bar
Also Starring in In Old California
· 102 more- Albert Dekker Britt Dawson
- Edgar Kennedy Kegs McKeever
- Charles Halton Mr. Hayes
- Olin Howland Undetermined Minor Role
- Donald Curtis Pike - Dawson's Henchman
- Frank O'Connor Bystander on Riverboat
- Milton Kibbee Ezra Tompkins
- Frank Mills Loudmouthed Oaf (uncredited)
- Stanley Blystone San Francisco Deputy
- Robert Homans Marshal Alvin Thompson
- Frank Hagney Angry Citizen in Lynch Mob (uncredited)
- Harry Tyler Huckster
- Harry Tenbrook Saloon Waiter
- Minerva Urecal Mrs. Carson
- Jack Carr Man Who Warns of Kegs' Arrival
- Chester Conklin Undetermined Minor Role
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- Harry Shannon Mr. Carlin
- George Lloyd San Francisco Sheriff
- Ed Brady Angry Citizen in Lynch Mob
- Richard Alexander Clem - Dawson's Henchman (uncredited)
- Forrest Taylor Man in Saloon with Carlin
- Bob Reeves Townsman
- Hooper Atchley Higgins
- Jim Farley Angry Citizen in Lynch Mob
- Bud Osborne Undetermined Minor Role
- Fern Emmett Mrs. Coggins
- Robert McKenzie Mr. Bates (as Bob McKenzie)
- Frank Ellis Wagon Driver
- Eric Mayne Townsman
- Blackie Whiteford Townsman
- Dorothy Granger Girl in First Saloon
- Guy Usher Captain of First Boat
- Al Haskell Townsman
- Lew Kelly Forty-Niner
- Ralph Peters Undetermined Minor Role
- Martín Garralaga Señor Alvarez
- Patsy Kelly Helga
- Jack Perry Townsman
- Merrill McCormick Dawson's Henchman
- Tom Quinn Townsman
- Russell Custer Townsman (uncredited)
- Frank Jaquet Dr. Glaggett
- Jessie Arnold Worried Woman
- Horace B. Carpenter Townsman
- Roy Bucko Henchman
- Jim Corey Shorty
- Jack Kirk Wagon Driver on Run
- Michael Miller Yerp Bates
- Dick Purcell Joe Dawson
- Chick Hannan Henchman
- Anne O'Neal Mrs. Tompkins
- Jack O'Shea Saloon Patron
- Emmett Lynn Whitey
- Bobby Hale Townsman (uncredited)
- Binnie Barnes Lacey Miller
- Charles Murphy Saloon Patron
- Tom Smith Townsman
- Matt Willis Joker at Bar in San Francisco
- Jack Montgomery Henchman
- Cecil Weston Mrs. Marvin
- Karl Hackett Charlie - Wagon Owner
- Frank McGlynn Sr. Undetermined Minor Role
- Slim Whitaker Man on Street
- Art Mix Undetermined Minor Role
- Robert Milasch Townsman
- Bill Nestell Townsman
- Mathew McCue Townsman
- Ruth Robinson Mrs. Higgins
- Jack Low Bartender
- Rudy Bowman Townsman
- Tex Driscoll Townsman
- Rose Plumer Townswoman
- Joe McGuinn Deputy
- Art Dillard Henchman (uncredited)
- Martin Faust Miner
- Glen Walters Woman at Camp
- Frank Brownlee Man on Street
- Wade Crosby San Francisco Bartender
- Nora Bush Townswoman
- Helen Parrish Ellen Sanford
- Tex Phelps Townsman
- Lynne Carver Undetermined Minor Role
- José Portugal Jose
- Mike Morelli Townsman
- Pascale Perry Henchman
- Rube Dalroy Townsman
- Augie Gomez Townsman
- Paul Sutton Chick - Dawson's henchman
- Fred Walburn Archie Higgins
- Carl Miller Saloon Patron
- H.W. Gim Townsman
- Sam Bernard Miner
- Roque Ybarra Townsman
- Harry McKim Boy at Wharf
- Max Waizmann Bystander
- Esther Estrella Maria Alvarez
- Zeke Canova Miner
- Emily LaRue Rosita Alvarez
- Jessie Proctor Townswoman
- Pearl Early Mrs. Bates
- O.K. Ford Singing Churchman
- Benny Petti Townsman
In Old California Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “En el viejo California” and “En la vieja California”.
- Also known as
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- En el viejo California
- En la vieja California
- I dominatori
- Der Draufgänger von Boston
- Sacramento
- Caminho Fatal
- 在古老的加利福尼亚
- Al vell Califòrnia
- Kultaa ja verta
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In Old California FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of In Old California, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In Old California?
In Old California runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was In Old California released?
In Old California was released on May 31, 1942.
Who directed In Old California?
In Old California was directed by William C. McGann.
More films by William C. McGann Who is in the cast of In Old California?
In Old California stars John Wayne as Tom Craig, James C. Morton as Red - Sacramento Bartender and Rex Lease as Gold Strike Rider, among 106 credited actors.
Where can I watch In Old California?
In the US, In Old California is streaming on MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does In Old California have a post-credit scene?
No. In Old California has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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