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California (1947)

97 min  -  Romance | Western  -   21 February 1947 (USA)
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Epic account of how California became a state, featuring a wagon train, the Gold Rush, a wicked saloon queen, and an evil profiteer.

Director:

John Farrow

Writers:

Frank Butler (screenplay), Theodore Strauss (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Barbara Stanwyck, Ray Milland and Barry Fitzgerald
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ray Milland ...
Jonathan Trumbo
Barbara Stanwyck ...
Barry Fitzgerald ...
Michael Fabian
George Coulouris George Coulouris ...
Capt. Pharaoh Coffin
Albert Dekker Albert Dekker ...
Mr. Pike
Anthony Quinn ...
Don Luís Rivera y Hernandez
Frank Faylen ...
Whitey
Gavin Muir Gavin Muir ...
Booth Pennock
James Burke James Burke ...
Pokey
Eduardo Ciannelli Eduardo Ciannelli ...
Padre
Roman Bohnen Roman Bohnen ...
Col. Stuart
Argentina Brunetti ...
Elvira
Howard Freeman Howard Freeman ...
Sen. Creel
Julia Faye Julia Faye ...
Wagon Woman
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Storyline

"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

California | Wagon Train | Gold Rush | Statehood | Marriage  | See more »

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Mighty drama of men who were titans...and a woman who was their match! See more »

Genres:

Romance | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Californie terre promise See more »

Filming Locations:

Buffalo Flats, Malibu, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on January 30, 1950 with Ray Milland reprising his film role. See more »

Quotes

Johnny Trumbo: I'm sorry, Gramps, it looks like I'll be holding you back.
Michael Fabian: I'm in no hurry. The earth and the sun and the sky will still be there when we get there, Johnny.
Johnny Trumbo: Yeah, but not the gold, Gramps, not the gold.
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Connections

Referenced in Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults (1997) See more »

Soundtracks

"THE GOLD RUSH"
Music by Earl Robinson
Lyrics E.Y. Harburg
Sung by chorus behind montage of gold discovery See more »