The read
It runs a compact 57m.
Synopsis
Bill Harmon receives a letter from his partner, Dave MacRoy informing him of a rich gold strike in their California mine. Arriving there, Bill learns from elderly miner John Benton that Dave is dead and that he sold the mine at a strangely low price the night before his supposed accidental death. Harmon suspects murder.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Lesley SelanderDirector
- Jack NattefordScreenplay
- Albert DeMondScreenplay
Cast
- Allan LaneBill Harmon
- Helen TalbotJoan Benton
- Tom LondonJohn Benton
- Twinkle WattsPeggy Bailey
- Roy BarcroftDoc Ryan
- Kenne DuncanTrigger Chandler
- Jack KirkSheriff Bailey
- Bud GearyHenchman Red Snyder
- Tom DuganBartender Bart Hammond
- George ChesebroPoker Player
- Robert J. WilkeDave MacRoy (as Bob Wilke)
- Freddie ChapmanFriend of Peggy
Stills
Themes
murdermine claimfalse evidence