Bells of San Fernando

Bells of San Fernando is a 1947 American romantic adventure film directed by Terry O. Morse.[1] Duncan Renaldo co-wrote the screenplay and was an associate producer of the film.

Bells of San Fernando
Directed byTerry O. Morse
Produced byJames S. Burkett (producer)
Duncan Renaldo (associate producer)
Written byJack DeWitt (story) and
Duncan Renaldo (story)
Jack DeWitt (screenplay) and
Duncan Renaldo (screenplay)
StarringSee below
Music byRudy De Saxe
CinematographyRobert Pittack
Edited byGeorge McGuire
Production
company
Hillcrest Productions
Distributed byScreen Guild Productions
Release date
  • March 1, 1947 (1947-03-01) (United States)
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film is also known as Gold in San Fernando in Austria.

It was released as a second feature.[2]

Plot summary

During the period of New Spain, the dictatorial Juan Mendoza, overseer of the San Fernando Valley seals the area off and forbids anyone to enter or leave. When he seeks to marry Maria Garcia, daughter of the blacksmith, her Irish boyfriend Michael O'Brien challenges Mendoza.

At the same time a small vein of gold in the area is discovered with the gold concealed inside a church bell.

Michael and Maria seek to escape to Monterey to seek the help of the Governor of Alta California.

Cast
  • Donald Woods as Michael "Gringo" O'Brien
  • Gloria Warren as Maria Garcia
  • Byron Foulger as Francisco Garcia, Mission Blacksmith
  • Shirley O'Hara as Nita
  • Anthony Warde as Juan Mendoza, Overseer
  • Monte Blue as Governor Don Sebastian Fernando
  • Paul Newlan as Gueyon, Garcia's Assistant
  • David Leonard as Father Xavier
  • Gordon B. Clarke as Henchman Enrico
  • Frank Cody as Henchman Junipero
  • Lusita Triana as Spanish Dancer
  • Felipe Turich as Pablo, the traitor
  • Claire Du Brey as Manta
  • Gil Frye as Governor's Secretary
  • Ray Dolciame as 1st Clerk, Governor's Office
  • John Parker as 2nd Clerk, Governor's Office

Soundtrack
  • Gloria Warren – "Land of My Dreams" (written by Marian Boyle and Don Roland)
  • Donald Woods – "Green Grow the Rushes, O" (Irish folk song)
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References
  1. "BELLS OF SAN FERNANDO". Monthly Film Bulletin. 17. 1950. p. 175. ProQuest 1305811801.
  2. Scott, J. L. (Aug 1, 1947). "Period tale polite fare". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 165785150.


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