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.
In Old California (1942) is a action, romance and western film directed by William C. McGann, released on May 31, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker and Helen Parrish. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
John Wayne
as Tom Craig
Binnie Barnes
as Lacey Miller
Albert Dekker
as Britt Dawson
Helen Parrish
as Ellen Sanford
Patsy Kelly
as Helga
Edgar Kennedy
as Kegs McKeever
Dick Purcell
as Joe Dawson
Harry Shannon
as Mr. Carlin
Charles Halton
as Mr. Hayes
Emmett Lynn
as Whitey
Robert McKenzie
as Mr. Bates (as Bob McKenzie)
Milton Kibbee
as Ezra Tompkins
Directed by William C. McGann, written by Gertrude Purcell, Frances Hyland and J. Robert Bren.
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 37 ratings.
Sweet singing coyotes. Tall and elegant pharmacist Tom Craig comes to Sacramento to open up his own drug store. On route he incurs the wrath of bully boy Britt Dawson, who doesn't take kindly to his Bostonian manners, however Dawson's girl Lacey Miller does, and along with newly acquired friend Kegs McKeever, Tom has the foundation to see his plans thru to fruition, but Dawson and his loose cannon younger brother…
Reviewed on May 4, 2017
After a bit of an altercation on the steamboat, “Craig” (John Wayne) arrives in the burgeoning town of Sacramento to set up his pharmacy. He’s no quack, but can’t find premises. Luckily, the lady who was the source of an earlier drenching steps up and agrees to rent him a shop next to her bar. “Lacey” (Binnie Barnes) sees opportunities galore in this broad-shouldered young man but those are not shared by her beau,…
Reviewed on February 15, 2025
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In Old California (1942) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of In Old California (1942) includes John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker, Helen Parrish and Patsy Kelly. The film was directed by William C. McGann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
In Old California was released on May 31, 1942 and runs for 1h 31m.
In Old California (1942) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, romance and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
