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Burning Gold

Burning Gold

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Jim Thornton is an independent wildcat driller in Califonia who hits a gusher and overnight riches, and marries his sweetheart that is a singer at a local saloon. But he can't handle being rich, and the marriage is on the rocks.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

65 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

22 May 1936

Country

United States of America

Cast

William Boyd

William Boyd

Jim Thornton

Judith Allen

Judith Allen

Carrie Long

Lloyd Ingraham

Lloyd Ingraham

Calico

Frank Mayo

Frank Mayo

Brent Taylor

Fern Emmett

Fern Emmett

Cousin Lena

Dick Curtis

Dick Curtis

Swede

Dennis O'Keefe

Dennis O'Keefe

Derrick Worker

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