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Death Valley Days

The Bell of San Gabriel

  • Episode aired Mar 17, 1953
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 25min
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Death Valley Days (1952)
Western

When young Miguel saves the lives of a rich man and his daughter, he is given a bag of silver coins as a reward. When he donates the silver to the local bell foundry to sweeten the tone of a... Read allWhen young Miguel saves the lives of a rich man and his daughter, he is given a bag of silver coins as a reward. When he donates the silver to the local bell foundry to sweeten the tone of a new church bell, his mother is mortified. But Miguel doesn't realize that the gift will r... Read allWhen young Miguel saves the lives of a rich man and his daughter, he is given a bag of silver coins as a reward. When he donates the silver to the local bell foundry to sweeten the tone of a new church bell, his mother is mortified. But Miguel doesn't realize that the gift will return in full when, as a priest he is lost in the desert many years later.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
28
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  • Director
    • Stuart E. McGowan
  • Writer
    • Ruth Woodman(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Kathleen Case
    • Gil Frye
    • Peter J. Votrian
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  • Director
    • Stuart E. McGowan
  • Writer
    • Ruth Woodman(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Kathleen Case
    • Gil Frye
    • Peter J. Votrian
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    Kathleen Case
    Kathleen Case
    • Isabellaas Isabella
    Gil Frye
    • Father Miguel Sanchezas Father Miguel Sanchez
    Peter J. Votrian
    Peter J. Votrian
    • Young Miguelas Young Miguel
    George J. Lewis
    George J. Lewis
    • Pablo, Bell Foundry Owneras Pablo, Bell Foundry Owner
    Marta Mitrovich
    Marta Mitrovich
    • Senora Elainia Sanchezas Senora Elainia Sanchez
    David Leonard
    David Leonard
    • Father Lopezas Father Lopez
    Laton Riley Kirk Sr.
    • Don Pedroas Don Pedro
    • (as Kirkley Riley)
    Melody McGowan
    Melody McGowan
    • Young Isabellaas Young Isabella
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • Old Rangeras Old Ranger
    • (uncredited)
    Jack George
    • First Robberas First Robber
    • (uncredited)
    Ray Jones
    Ray Jones
    • Townsmanas Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Neyle Morrow
    Neyle Morrow
    • Don Pedro's Servantas Don Pedro's Servant
    • (uncredited)
    Pedro Regas
    Pedro Regas
    • Merchant with Clothesas Merchant with Clothes
    • (uncredited)
    Carlo Schipa
    Carlo Schipa
    • Chala, Indian Guideas Chala, Indian Guide
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Tornek
    Jack Tornek
    • Juan, Foundry Workeras Juan, Foundry Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Julian Upton
    • Second Robberas Second Robber
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Wagenheim
    Charles Wagenheim
    • Archbishopas Archbishop
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Stuart E. McGowan
    • Writer
      • Ruth Woodman(uncredited)
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    When young Miguel saves the lives of a rich man and his daughter, he is given a bag of silver coins as a reward. When he donates the silver to the local bell foundry to sweeten the tone of a new church bell, his mother is mortified. But Miguel doesn't realize that the gift will return in full when, as a priest he is lost in the desert many years later. —ben-thayer
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      • Western
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      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      Father Miguel Sanchez is the first of eight Franciscan priests who are buried on the grounds of the mission.
    • Goofs
      Miguel is trying on new clothes and shoes. He realizes he must get to the foundry. He removes the coat and runs out the door with the shoes on. He is then shown running barefoot.
    • Soundtracks
      Death Valley Days (Call of the West)
      (uncredited)

      Written by Herbert Taylor

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Borax Inc (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Flying 'A' Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 25min
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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