After gold is discovered in California, Lt. Beale endeavors to be the first to make it back east with a sample of the precious mineral. His travels involve escaping Mexican bandits.
Edward Beale is in charge of an unusual experiment of the US Army before the Civil War. Camels are imported to travel the vast distances of the desert southwest while the men must learn of animal's behavior and capabilities.
Among the first American settlers to California, Olive and Vicki organize a school when the men leave to fight Mexico. Without supplies the women improvise with charcoal and other daily items near the Santa Clara mission.
Bank manager Dan Crosby is accused of a gold theft and is almost lynched. But his girl Mary breaks him out from jail and Dan is able to get a confession from the real culprit by using the proximity of arsenic water to a thirsty man.
Charlie Bates is a watchman in the mining town of Bodie and believes he has second sight. When a stagecoach robbery happens to miles away he's able to recount specific details. Many years later wife Edith provides the solution.
Brothers John and Dave Chapman share a faithful dog Colonel but when Dave leaves Calico to work in Bismarck, their pet decides to travel between the towns. Soon he's used to transport mail, increasing the jealousy of Dave's girl Nancy.
Outraged by a federal tax, citizens of Rough and Ready, California decide to secede from the union with prominent businessman Bundage as president. But Bundage, in effect, becomes a dictator, using his power for personal benefit.
Frank Grouard, a mixed race man, finds himself between the Indian life and the white man's culture. He eventually becomes a highly regarded scout for the army, sent on the toughest of assignments.
The mining town of Camptonville, California is home to millwright Lester Pelton in the 1870's. With the aid of the Groves family sewing machine Lester devises a way to use hydraulic energy to revolutionize mining.
Billy Benson is devoted to an easy life, unless it involves the advances of "ball and chain" Annie Parker. But desperate for money, he takes a typesetting job and promptly gets into a mess requiring a woman's touch.
Mining has disappeared in 1900 Nevada but men like Jim Butler keep looking. He locates a major find in Tonopah, making his partners Johnny, Tasker and himself rich. But keeping claim jumpers at bay may need expert help like Wyatt Earp.
The Mexican ranchers of early 19th century California are set upon by notorious pirate Bouchard. The Ortega family fights back, capturing a shanghaied sailor Joe Chapman. A hard worker, he soon falls in love with the lovely Lupe Ortega.
Colonel Campbell and his associate Blocker found the XIT ranch, one of the largest in Texas. But they are confounded by cattle rustlers like Johnny Santos and their inability to prove he's changing brands. A trial helps resolve the issue.
Nancy Gable, a expert shooter, travels with husband Frank as part of Buffalo Bill's western show. She decides to set the record for a cross country on horseback and her ordeals during the 180 days are exciting but also dangerous.
Charlie Parkhurst escapes a poorhouse, apprentices to a livery and becomes a horse expert. Hired by Wells Fargo in California, Charlie is one their most trusted drivers for decades. But a surprising secret is revealed in death.
A struggling man meets Fanny Osbourne and pursues a life with her although he's battling consumption and she's still married. He creates classic stories for her children and burns an entire first draft before an amulet works its charm.
Wall Kennedy (played by Slim Pickens) is best known for his tall tales, but he insists he's a more capable lawman than most despite a missing eye. A murder gives him a chance to prove his unique vision.
Colorado sheep rancher Ed Pratt sends his son Loren to market with a herd. Most die overnight in a meadow and the father blames the boy. Loren runs away, meeting wanted robber Haley. Toxic plant news plus an arrest assist improves matters.
The tumultuous political career of Sam Houston is recalled after marrying a younger Margaret Lea. Serving as leader of an independent Texas plus as governor and senator after it became a state, he relied heavily on his wife's support.
Teamsters Lem and Brad make what is usually an uneventful time hauling borax. But one trip they must contend with crazed cook Chang, an Indian burning, and Lem gambling away some of the mules. Brad just wants to wed Enid.
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By what name was Death Valley Days (1952) officially released in India in English?