The Girl of the Golden West (1938): Cast & Plot
The Girl of the Golden West is a 1938 romantic western directed by Robert Z. Leonard, starring Jeanette MacDonald as Mary Robbins, Nelson Eddy and Walter Bonn. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Girl of the Golden West About?
The premise of The Girl of the Golden West without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a rugged frontier town, a dangerous bandit adopts the guise of a law officer to win the affection of a captivating saloon singer. Their passionate, high‑stakes romance ignites as danger and desire clash beneath the dusty streets of the Old West.
The Girl of the Golden West Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- operetta musical
- wagon train
- racial stereotype
- wanted poster
- reference to wells fargo
- macdonald and eddy
- western town
- gold rush
- musical western
- pioneer settler
- piano as a gift
- sheriffs posse
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- gambling saloon
- army lieutenant
- california history
- covered wagon train
- 1850s
- based on play by same name
- forced engagement
- romantic rival
- female saloon owner
- state governor
- masked bandit
- bank robbery
- padre
- wager
- cypress grove
- carriage ride
- mariachi music
- moonlight serenade
- businesswoman
- female soloist
- bandit gang
- blizzard
- gang hideout
- romantic reunion
- mexican bandit
- criminal rehabilitation
- mexican fiesta
- church
- unrequited love
- old west
- marriage
- robin hood plot
- religious medal
- military escort
- church choir
- love triangle
- moral reformation
- mexican
The Girl of the Golden West Cast & Characters
Jeanette MacDonald leads the cast as Mary Robbins, with Nelson Eddy as Ramirez and Walter Bonn as The Real Lt. Richard Johnson. Directed by Robert Z. Leonard; 56 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Z. Leonard
- Jeanette MacDonald as Mary Robbins
- Nelson Eddy as Ramirez
- Walter Bonn as The Real Lt. Richard Johnson
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Walter Pidgeon as Sheriff Jack Rance
Also Starring in The Girl of the Golden West
· 52 more- Hank Bell Deputy Sheriff
- Olin Howland Trinidad Joe
- Cliff Edwards Minstrel Joe
- Monty Woolley Governor
- Frank O'Connor Stagecoach Passenger
- Forbes Murray Governor's Aide
- Dell Henderson Stagecoach Passenger
- Billy Bevan Nick
- Russell Simpson Fred - Outrider in Prologue
- Edward Peil Sr. Townsman in Sheriff's Office
- Harry Semels Peon Servant
- Francis Ford Miner
- Jim Farley Man in Sheriff's Office
- Richard Tucker Colonel
- Robert McKenzie Townsman in Sheriff's Office
- Charley Grapewin Uncle Davy
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- H.B. Warner Father Sienna
- Ronald R. Rondell Ramerez Gang Member
- Alberto Morin Juan
- Victor Potel Lem - Stagecoach Driver
- Noah Beery The General
- Joe Dominguez Felipe
- James Pier Mason Townsman in Saloon
- Buddy Ebsen Alabama
- E. Alyn Warren Miner
- Leo Carrillo 'Mosquito'
- Frank McGlynn Sr. Pete - Gambler
- Leonard Penn Pedro
- Robert Milasch Townsman
- Gene Coogan Manuel
- Nick Thompson Billy Jack Rabbit
- Pedro Regas Renegade in Prologue
- Tom Mahoney Handsome Charlie
- Chief John Big Tree Indian Chief in Prologue
- Ynez Seabury Wowkle
- Bob Murphy Sonora Slim
- Hal Le Sueur Governor's Adjutant
- Virginia Howell Governor's Wife
- Brandon Tynan The Professor
- Priscilla Lawson Nina Martinez
- Armand 'Curly' Wright Renegade in Prologue
- Zita Baca Dancer
- Philip Armenta Long Face in Prologue
- Bill Cody Jr. Gringo
- Sergei Arabeloff Jose
- Carlos Ruffino Soloist in 'Mariachi' Number
- Jeanne Ellis The Girl - Mary
- June Harrison Child
- Rodolfo Hoyos Soloist in 'Mariachi' Number
- Owen Marsh Young Boy
- Joe Popkin Ramerez Gang Member
- Bob Pierce Ramerez Gang Member
More from Robert Z. Leonard
More films directed by Robert Z. Leonard, best-rated first: Pride and Prejudice, A Tale of Two Cities, The Great Ziegfeld and Beautiful But Dangerous.
The Girl of the Golden West Plot Summary
What happens in The Girl of the Golden West from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a remote mining camp set during the California Gold Rush, a tight-knit group of miners gathers in a lively saloon run by Mary Robbins, Jeanette MacDonald. Known throughout the camp as the Girl of the Golden West, she becomes the heart of the community, balancing the rough edges of frontier life with a steady, humane center. The saloon is more than a business; it is a gathering place where stories are shared, tensions are softened by music, and loyalties are quietly tested as fortunes rise and fall with the pull of the gold.
Full summary
The whole story of The Girl of the Golden West, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Girl of the Golden West?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays Mary Robbins, the saloon owner known as the Girl of the Golden West?
The Girl of the Golden West Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “La città dell'oro” and “Im goldenen Westen”.
- Also known as
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- La città dell'oro
- Im goldenen Westen
- Девушка Золотого Запада
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Girl of the Golden West, Golden Girl and The Gal Who Took the West.
The Girl of the Golden West FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Girl of the Golden West, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Girl of the Golden West?
The Girl of the Golden West runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was The Girl of the Golden West released?
The Girl of the Golden West was released on March 18, 1938.
Who directed The Girl of the Golden West?
The Girl of the Golden West was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
More films by Robert Z. Leonard Who is in the cast of The Girl of the Golden West?
The Girl of the Golden West stars Jeanette MacDonald as Mary Robbins, Nelson Eddy as Ramirez and Walter Bonn as The Real Lt. Richard Johnson, among 56 credited actors.
Does The Girl of the Golden West have a post-credit scene?
No. The Girl of the Golden West has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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