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Joaquin Murrieta

  • 1938
  • Approved
  • 10m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
86
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Joaquin Murrieta (1938)
BiographyDramaMysteryShortWestern

This MGM Historical Mystery tells the story of Joaquin Murrieta, who terrorized California in the mid-19th century with acts of robbery, arson, and murder. They were carried out in response ... Read allThis MGM Historical Mystery tells the story of Joaquin Murrieta, who terrorized California in the mid-19th century with acts of robbery, arson, and murder. They were carried out in response to injustices done to the native Mexicans by Eastern settlers looking for gold. Although h... Read allThis MGM Historical Mystery tells the story of Joaquin Murrieta, who terrorized California in the mid-19th century with acts of robbery, arson, and murder. They were carried out in response to injustices done to the native Mexicans by Eastern settlers looking for gold. Although he is believed to have died in a shootout in the 1850s, there are those who say he lived in... Read all

  • Director
    • Fred M. Wilcox
  • Writer
    • Douglas Foster
  • Stars
    • Shepperd Strudwick
    • Carey Wilson
    • Arthur Aylesworth
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    86
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Fred M. Wilcox
    • Writer
      • Douglas Foster
    • Stars
      • Shepperd Strudwick
      • Carey Wilson
      • Arthur Aylesworth
    • 5User reviews
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    Shepperd Strudwick
    Shepperd Strudwick
    • Joaquin Murrieta
    • (as Sheppard Strudwick)
    Carey Wilson
    Carey Wilson
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Arthur Aylesworth
    Arthur Aylesworth
    • Jackson
    • (uncredited)
    Horace B. Carpenter
    Horace B. Carpenter
    • The Auctioneer
    • (uncredited)
    Nigel De Brulier
    Nigel De Brulier
    • Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Frank McGlynn Jr.
    Frank McGlynn Jr.
    • Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    Frank McGlynn Sr.
    Frank McGlynn Sr.
    • Justice of the Peace
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Middleton
    Charles Middleton
    • Politician
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Puglia
    Frank Puglia
    • Bronco, Murrieta Spy
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Stevens
    Charles Stevens
    • Murrieta Man on Trial
    • (uncredited)
    Phillip Terry
    Phillip Terry
    • California Ranger
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Fred M. Wilcox
    • Writer
      • Douglas Foster
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Sixth episode in MGM's Historical Mystery one-reel series.
    • Connections
      Edited from San Francisco (1936)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 11, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • An Historical Mystery #6: Joaquin Murrieta
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 10m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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