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The Treasure of Lost Canyon (1952): Cast

The Treasure of Lost Canyon (1952) movie poster

The Treasure of Lost Canyon is a 1952 adventure western directed by Ted Tetzlaff, starring Tommy Ivo as David, Chubby Johnson and William Powell. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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The Treasure of Lost Canyon (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Ted Tetzlaff
Genres
Adventure , Western
Original language
English
Studio
Universal International Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Treasure of Lost Canyon About?

The premise of The Treasure of Lost Canyon without spoilers.

Young orphan David, headed for California, is rescued from the clutches of medicine‑show swindler Baltimore Dan. Years later, now a skilled thief, he is taken in by eccentric retired miner and pharmacist ‘Doc’ Brown. Their friendship blossoms during scenic outings until they uncover a hidden treasure, sparking dangers and an uncanny coincidence.

The Treasure of Lost Canyon Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • year 1870
  • california
  • stagecoach
  • orphan boy
  • adoptive family
  • lawyer
  • thief
  • elixir salesman
  • heart attack
  • hidden treasure
  • heir
  • rural life
+38 more
  • mistaken identity
  • embezzlement
  • con man
  • waterfall
  • fire
  • letter
  • kidnapping
  • mountain
  • 19th century
  • 1870s
  • blond boy
  • coach ride
  • boy
  • child
  • blonde haired boy
  • circus performer
  • dog
  • performing dog
  • elixir
  • elixir vitae
  • bottle of elixir
  • death
  • pickpocket
  • boy in tights
  • 11 year old
  • 11 year old boy
  • boy climbs a tree
  • fishing
  • fish
  • court
  • judge
  • adoption
  • adopted boy
  • wagon
  • lake
  • cave
  • treasure cave
  • woman sings
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Cast & crew

The Treasure of Lost Canyon Cast & Characters

Tommy Ivo leads the cast as David, with Chubby Johnson as Baltimore Dan and William Powell as Homer 'Doc' Brown. Directed by Ted Tetzlaff; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Ted Tetzlaff

More films directed by Ted Tetzlaff: The Young Land, Son of Sinbad, Time Bomb and Under the Gun.

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Details

The Treasure of Lost Canyon Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “El tesoro de Lost Canyon” and “Сокровище потерянного каньона”.

Also known as
  • El tesoro de Lost Canyon
  • Сокровище потерянного каньона

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FAQ

The Treasure of Lost Canyon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Treasure of Lost Canyon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Treasure of Lost Canyon?

The Treasure of Lost Canyon runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was The Treasure of Lost Canyon released?

The Treasure of Lost Canyon was released on March 1, 1952.

Who directed The Treasure of Lost Canyon?

The Treasure of Lost Canyon was directed by Ted Tetzlaff.

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Who is in the cast of The Treasure of Lost Canyon?

The Treasure of Lost Canyon stars Tommy Ivo as David, Chubby Johnson as Baltimore Dan and William Powell as Homer 'Doc' Brown, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Treasure of Lost Canyon have a post-credit scene?

No. The Treasure of Lost Canyon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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