John Wayne
Jerry Mason
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Synopsis
A young graduate joins an older rancher and discovers gold through an unexpected clue. Their new prosperity attracts men who handle the valuable metal and see an opportunity to steal it. Good fortune quickly creates a need to defend both their claim and their reputation.
Cast
DirectorsRobert N. Bradbury
Historical context
John Wayne, George Hayes and Yakima Canutt appear within the recurring team of Robert N. Bradbury's economical Westerns. Ranch work, a gold discovery and criminal deception provide the compact chain of action.
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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.
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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.
Photograph credit
Photographs cropped, resized and optimized as WebP, displayed in monochrome.
- John Wayne — Unknown photographer · Public domain
- Barbara Sheldon — Lone Star Productions · Public domain
- George Hayes — NBC Television · Public domain
- Lloyd Whitlock — Unknown photographer · Public domain
