Product DescriptionDAKOTA - John Wayne stars as John Devlin, a gambler who, with his new wife, Sandy (Vera Ralston), moves to North Dakota hoping to cash in on the land boom created by increasing railroad expansion. On their trip west, they meet two swindlers, Bender and Collins (Ward Bond and Mike Mazurki) who have been pillaging farms and driving the farmers out of the territory. The two crooks steal John and Sandy's savings, a dangerous riverboat chase ensues, and the criminals make a clean getaway. In a desperate attempt to get back his savings and see justice prevail, Devlin joins the wheat farmers in a heated range battle against Bender, Collins and their gang. The action is fast paced and thrilling, ending in an exciting conclusion that includes a daring fight-to-the-finish. Walter Brennan also stars in the fast-paced, action-packed western. IN OLD CALIFORNIA- Tom, played by John Wayne, is a handsome physician in the gold-rush days of California. He discovers that Sacramento politician Britt Dawson (Albert Dekker) has become wealthy from forced tributes levied on ranches. Irate and incensed, he leads the ranchers in a successful revolt against the unfair taxes. In retaliation, Dawson viciously taints a tonic prescribed by Tom, and a patient is killed. Dawson hides the evidence and incites the mob into a furious rage against Tom claiming he's an unfit physician. When gold is discovered at Sutter's Mill, the announcement distracts the crowd, saving Tom from being lynched. How will the local residents feel about Tom when he's the only doctor in town especially when a terrible epidemic breaks out? Will Dawson still be able to make good on his attempt to destroy Tom? The outcome will have you on the edge of your saddle as the action builds to an exciting conclusion. - Actors: John Wayne, Binnie Barnes, Albert Dekker, Helen Parrish, Patsy Kelly
- Director: William C. McGann
- Director: Joseph Kane
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language (Original Language): English
- Release Date: 2007-05-08
- Running Time: 170 minutes
- Theatrical Release Date: 1942-05-31
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