California (1927)
56 mins | Western | 7 May 1927
Director:
W. S. Van DykeWriter:
Peter B. KyneCinematographer:
Clyde De VinnaEditor:
Basil WrangellProduction Company:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Corp.According to reviews, the Dec 1846 Battle of San Pasqual, fought near San Diego, CA, was dramatized in the film. Capt. Archibald Gillespie and Brig. Gen Stephen W. Kearny, in addition to Kit Carson, were actual historical figures who participated in the battle during the Mexican-American War. Although reviews state that within the film, San Pasqual was dramatized as an American victory against the Mexican army, which controlled California, modern historical sources relate that the Americans suffered heavy losses and were not victorious. After the battle, however, Kearny's forces were able to reach San Diego, and California soon became a U.S. territory. ...
According to reviews, the Dec 1846 Battle of San Pasqual, fought near San Diego, CA, was dramatized in the film. Capt. Archibald Gillespie and Brig. Gen Stephen W. Kearny, in addition to Kit Carson, were actual historical figures who participated in the battle during the Mexican-American War. Although reviews state that within the film, San Pasqual was dramatized as an American victory against the Mexican army, which controlled California, modern historical sources relate that the Americans suffered heavy losses and were not victorious. After the battle, however, Kearny's forces were able to reach San Diego, and California soon became a U.S. territory.
In 1846, during the Mexican-American War, Capt. Archibald Gillespie of the U.S. Marines, is sent to Southern California to assist Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Kearny in attaining the territory for the Americans. With the help of guide Kit Carson, the Americans reach their destination and are victorious in battle. Gillespie, who has fallen in love with Carlotta del Rey, daughter of Mexican ranchero Don Carlos Del Rey, eventually wins her ...
In 1846, during the Mexican-American War, Capt. Archibald Gillespie of the U.S. Marines, is sent to Southern California to assist Brig. Gen. Stephen W. Kearny in attaining the territory for the Americans. With the help of guide Kit Carson, the Americans reach their destination and are victorious in battle. Gillespie, who has fallen in love with Carlotta del Rey, daughter of Mexican ranchero Don Carlos Del Rey, eventually wins her love.
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