The Yellow Mountain(1954)
When Frontier Flamed With The Lure Of Gold... And A Woman's Unclaimed Lips
A formula brawling-buddies western where one goes bad and then returns to the fold. Pete Menlo owns some gold claims in Nevada where he is joined by his old friend Andy Martin. Crooked mine-owner Bannon wants to merge their interests so they can create a monopoly but is turned down. Pete is interested in "Nevada" Wray, daughter of mine-owner "Jackpot" Wray, but she has eyes only for Andy. The rejected Pete joins forces with Bannon and they learn that, because of location, "Jackpot" Wray may be the owner of all the gold in the respective veins. Bannon and his men try to get rid of Andy.
Movie: The Yellow Mountain
Top 10 Billed Cast
Andy Martin
Nevada Wray
Pete Menlo
Jackpot Wray
Bannon (as John Mc.Intyre)
Drake
Geraghty
Sam Torrence
Old Prospector
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A formula brawling-buddies western where one goes bad and then returns to the fold. Pete Menlo owns some gold claims in Nevada where he is joined by his old friend Andy Martin. Crooked mine-owner Bannon wants to merge their interests so they can create a monopoly but is turned down. Pete is interested in "Nevada" Wray, daughter of mine-owner "Jackpot" Wray, but she has eyes only for Andy. The rejected Pete joins forces with Bannon and they learn that, because of location, "Jackpot" Wray may be the owner of all the gold in the respective veins. Bannon and his men try to get rid of Andy.
Release Date
1954-11-16
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5.2
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
When Frontier Flamed With The Lure Of Gold... And A Woman's Unclaimed Lips
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