Sacramento

Original title: In Old California

1942
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1h 28m

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John Wayne and Binnie Barnes in Sacramento (1942)

During the California Gold Rush, Boston pharmacist Tom Craig sets up shop in Sacramento where he clashes with local town crook Britt Dawson.During the California Gold Rush, Boston pharmacist Tom Craig sets up shop in Sacramento where he clashes with local town crook Britt Dawson.During the California Gold Rush, Boston pharmacist Tom Craig sets up shop in Sacramento where he clashes with local town crook Britt Dawson.

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6.3/10

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Trivia
John Wayne plays a druggist. In real life, his father was a licensed pharmacist.

Goofs
The story is supposed to be set in 1849. As in many westerns, especially at Republic, most of the firearms are post Civil War pieces.

Quotes
Britt Dawson: That'll teach ya to lay hands on the lady I aim to marry.
Tom Craig: Oh, well in that case I offer my sincerest apologies.
Britt Dawson: Apologies for walloping ya?
Tom Craig: No, for treating your bride-to-be like a package.
Britt Dawson: What kind of lingo is this?
Lacey Miller: Oh, he's from Boston.

Alternate versions
Also available in a computer colorized version.

Connections
Featured in 100 Years of John Wayne (2007)

Soundtracks
There's Gold in the Hills
Music by David Buttolph
Lyrics by Sol Meyer

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6/10

Light-Weight Wayne Vehicle

Boston druggist John Wayne travels to Sacramento to open a drug store. On the way he angers big-shot Albert Dekker, who attempts to blackball Wayne, only to find him partner up with his girlfriend, leading to the inevitable love-triangle, skulduggery, and showdown.

One of the minor Wayne westerns cranked out by Republic Pictures in the nineteen-forties, this mild programmer is pleasant enough entertainment, though nothing really to write home about. It could have been a little better.

The Duke is a bit softer than usual, in a role that's a lot different than you're used to seeing, that of an educated, suit-wearing gentleman.