Six-Gun Gold Explained

Six Gun Gold
Director:David Howard
Producer:Bert Gilroy
Screenplay:Norton S. Parker
Starring:Tim Holt
Ray Whitley
Jan Clayton
Music:Paul Sawtell
Cinematography:Harry J. Wild
Editing:Frederic Knudtson
Studio:RKO Radio Pictures
Distributor:RKO Radio Pictures
Runtime:57 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English
Budget:$49,000[1]
Gross:$113,000

Six Gun Gold is a 1941 western film directed by David Howard and starring Tim Holt, Ray Whitley and Jan Clayton.[2] It was produced and distributed by RKO Pictures.[3]

Plot

Don, Smokey and Whopper stop a runaway stagecoach and save passenger Jenny Blanchard on their way to Placerville, where the marshal is Don's brother, Brad.

When he gets to town, Don finds someone impersonating his brother. The law counters by accusing Don and his pals of being horse thieves. Jenny vouches for their integrity with father Ben and sister Penny.

It turns out the stagecoach line owner's assistant is behind a gold-shipment theft and other crimes. Don and local miners get involved, saving the day.

Reception

The film made a profit of $22,000.[1] It was also critically well received.[4]

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Richard Jewel, 'RKO Film Grosses: 1931-1951', Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television, Vol 14 No 1, 1994 p56.
  2. Richard Jewell & Vernon Harbin, The RKO Story. New Rochelle, New York: Arlington House, 1982. p162
  3. Fetrow p.454
  4. News: Tim Holt Rides a Perilous Race . . Burnie, Tas. . 8 January 1943 . 6 June 2013 . 4 . National Library of Australia.