California's Golden Beginning(1948)
California's Golden Beginning Synopsis
A description and enactment of the discovery of gold by James Marshall, and the role played by John Sutter. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.
California's Golden Beginning (1948) is a documentary film directed by Edward Salven, released on January 1, 1948 with a runtime of 16m. It stars John Eldredge, Louis Jean Heydt, Harold Vermilyea and Lane Chandler. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Salven
- Writers:
- Jack Roberts
- Producers:
- Grant Leenhouts
- Production:
- Academy Film Project, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
California's Golden Beginning Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Edward Salven, written by Jack Roberts, produced by Grant Leenhouts.
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California's Golden Beginning Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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California's Golden Beginning – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in California's Golden Beginning?
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The main cast of California's Golden Beginning (1948) includes John Eldredge, Louis Jean Heydt, Harold Vermilyea, Lane Chandler and Will Wright. The film was directed by Edward Salven. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was California's Golden Beginning released?
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California's Golden Beginning was released on January 1, 1948 and runs for 16m.
Is California's Golden Beginning worth watching?
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California's Golden Beginning (1948) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.