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.
Starring
John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
In Old California was released 84 years ago in 1942.
Overview
Boston pharmacist Tom Craig comes to Sacramento, where he runs afoul of local political boss Britt Dawson, who exacts protection payment from the citizenry. ...
In Old California is a Action, Romance, Western film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (20)
John Wayne
Tom Craig
Binnie Barnes
Lacey Miller
Albert Dekker
Britt Dawson
Helen Parrish
Ellen Sanford
Patsy Kelly
Helga
Edgar Kennedy
Kegs McKeever
Dick Purcell
Joe Dawson
Harry Shannon
Mr. Carlin
Charles Halton
Mr. Hayes
Emmett Lynn
Whitey
Robert McKenzie
Mr. Bates (as Bob McKenzie)
Milton Kibbee
Ezra Tompkins
Paul Sutton
Chick - Dawson's henchman
Anne O'Neal
Mrs. Tompkins
Richard Alexander
Clem - Dawson's Henchman (uncredited)
Jessie Arnold
Worried Woman
Hooper Atchley
Higgins
SB
Sam Bernard
Miner
Stanley Blystone
San Francisco Deputy
Rudy Bowman
Townsman
STUDIOS (1)
Republic Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (33 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is In Old California about?
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.
How long is In Old California?
In Old California has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in In Old California?
The cast of In Old California includes John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker, Helen Parrish, Patsy Kelly.
What is the rating of In Old California?
In Old California has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 33 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Romance
Western