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Fighting Thru; or, California in 1878

  • 1930
  • Passed
  • 1h 1m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Charles King, Wallace MacDonald, Ken Maynard, William L. Thorne, and Tarzan in Fighting Thru; or, California in 1878 (1930)
DramaWestern

Dan and Tennessee are successful gold miners. Ace Brady learns of their success and sends Fox to rob them. During the robbery Fox shoots Tennessee and Ace arrives to arrest Dan for the murde... Read allDan and Tennessee are successful gold miners. Ace Brady learns of their success and sends Fox to rob them. During the robbery Fox shoots Tennessee and Ace arrives to arrest Dan for the murder. Dan escapes but is now a wanted man.Dan and Tennessee are successful gold miners. Ace Brady learns of their success and sends Fox to rob them. During the robbery Fox shoots Tennessee and Ace arrives to arrest Dan for the murder. Dan escapes but is now a wanted man.

  • Director
    • William Nigh
  • Writer
    • Jack Natteford
  • Stars
    • Ken Maynard
    • Jeanette Loff
    • Wallace MacDonald
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    55
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • William Nigh
    • Writer
      • Jack Natteford
    • Stars
      • Ken Maynard
      • Jeanette Loff
      • Wallace MacDonald
    • 3User reviews
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    Ken Maynard
    Ken Maynard
    • Dan Barton
    Jeanette Loff
    Jeanette Loff
    • Alice Malden
    Wallace MacDonald
    Wallace MacDonald
    • George 'Tennessee' Malden
    Carmelita Geraghty
    Carmelita Geraghty
    • Queenie
    William L. Thorne
    William L. Thorne
    • Ace Brady (as W.L. Thorne)
    Charles King
    Charles King
    • Fox Tyson - Henchman
    Fred Burns
    Fred Burns
    • Sheriff Miles Clay
    Tom Bay
    • Miner
    Chuck Baldra
    • Posse Rider
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Hank Bell
    Hank Bell
    • Barfly
    • (uncredited)
    Buck Bucko
    • Posse Rider
    • (uncredited)
    Roy Bucko
    Roy Bucko
    • Posse Rider
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Burns
    Bob Burns
    • Barfly
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Card
    Bob Card
    • Barfly
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Jim Corey
    Jim Corey
    • Deputy Jim
    • (uncredited)
    J.C. Fowler
    J.C. Fowler
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Jones
    • Saloon Musician
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Kirk
    Jack Kirk
    • Hank
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • William Nigh
    • Writer
      • Jack Natteford
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    8hananahbanana

    This film is surprisingly good for such an early film. Entertaining in some parts.

    I watched this film after finding out that a relative of mine was Ace (the owner of the Saloon.) Sure, some parts of it were not so great. Poorly done fighting scenes and rather bland and unoriginal lines. They really stuck to the stereotypical roles of characters in western movies. The money driven saloon owner with his girl and the miners that got used. Actually though, sometimes that isn't too far from the truth. I found other parts really well done. The film quality is great for being an early talkie. They did do some good film shots as well as added humor. The horse in it (this does not spoil the film) acts like something between a dog and a human. It makes the movie worthwhile by adding a touch of humor one usually doesn't see in westerns. Anyways, whats better than finding out you're related to the guy who played the bad guy?

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    • Trivia
      The title of this film, as displayed on site, was not "Fighting Thru; or, California in 1878" The release title, as seen on the screen and all the printed items---posters, ads , stills--- was "Fighting Thru". "California in 1878" was the original story title and also the film's working title.
    • Connections
      Remade as Fargo Express (1933)
    • Soundtracks
      Wait For the Wagon
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      Traditional

      Sung by Ken Maynardand Saloon Musician

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1930 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • California in 1878
    • Filming locations
      • Walker Ranch - 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Tiffany Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 1 minute
    • Color
      • Black and White

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