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In Old California poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.0 / 100
1942·Western / Action / Romance·1h 28m

IN OLD CALIFORNIA

“Torn from the pages of America's most reckless era-THE UNFORGETTABLE GOLD RUSH DAYS!”

Boston pharmacist Tom Craig comes to Sacramento, where he runs afoul of local political boss Britt Dawson, who exacts protection payment from the citizenry. Dawson frames Craig with poisoned medicine, but Craig redeems himself during a Gold Rush epidemic.

Above the Line
William C. McGann·DirectorGertrude Purcell·ScreenplayFrances Hyland·ScreenplayJack A. Marta·Director of PhotographyDavid Buttolph·Original Music ComposerHoward O'Neill·Editor
Cast
John Wayne·Tom CraigBinnie Barnes·Lacey MillerAlbert Dekker·Britt DawsonHelen Parrish·Ellen SanfordPatsy Kelly·HelgaEdgar Kennedy·Kegs McKeeverDick Purcell·Joe DawsonHarry Shannon·Mr. CarlinCharles Halton·Mr. HayesEmmett Lynn·Whitey
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 2
William C. McGann·DirectorKenneth Holmes·Assistant Director
Writing· 4
Gertrude Purcell·ScreenplayFrances Hyland·ScreenplayJ. Robert Bren·Original StoryGladys Atwater·Original Story
Camera· 1
Jack A. Marta·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Howard O'Neill·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
David Buttolph·Original Music ComposerCy Feuer·Music Director
Art & Design· 1
Russell Kimball·Art Direction
By the Numbers
61.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4683B3
#E3B18B
#FFFFFF
Mood
Romantic, Historical
Composition
Layered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Painted

“The movie poster features a man and a woman in the foreground, with a town and a wagon train in the background. The man has dark hair and is wearing a green jac”

romancewestern
Key Elements
Wagon TrainCameo BroochBuildings
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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