California's Golden Beginning_
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.
Starring
John Eldredge, Louis Jean Heydt, Harold Vermilyea
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
California's Golden Beginning was released 78 years ago in 1948.
Overview
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 is a Documentary film with a runtime of 0h 16m.
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What is California's Golden Beginning about?
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.
How long is California's Golden Beginning?
California's Golden Beginning has a runtime of 16 minutes (0h 16m).
Who stars in California's Golden Beginning?
The cast of California's Golden Beginning includes John Eldredge, Louis Jean Heydt, Harold Vermilyea, Lane Chandler, Will Wright.
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Documentary