''Bells of San Fernando'' is a 1947 American romantic adventure film directed by Terry O. Morse.

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co-wrote the screenplay and was an associate producer of the film. The film is also known as ''Gold in San Fernando'' in Austria. It was released as a second feature.

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

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to seek the help of the Governor of Alta California.

Cast

Donald Woods Donald James Woods (15 December 1933 – 19 August 2001) was a South African journalist and anti-apartheid activist. As editor of the ''Daily Dispatch'', he was known for befriending fellow activist Steve Biko, who was killed by police after ...

as Michael "Gringo" O'Brien *

Gloria Warren Gloria Warren ( Weiman; April 7, 1926 – September 11, 2021) was an American actress, soprano singer, and philanthropist. Early years Warren was born Gloria Weiman on April 7, 1926, in Wilmington, Delaware. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman W ...

as Maria Garcia *

Byron Foulger Byron Kay Foulger (August 27, 1898 – April 4, 1970) was an American character actor who over a 50-year career performed in hundreds of stage, film, and television productions. Early years Born in Ogden, Utah, Byron was the second of four ...

as Francisco Garcia, Mission Blacksmith *

Shirley O'Hara Shirley O'Hara (born Shirley Har; August 15, 1924 – December 13, 2002) was an American actress. She appeared in numerous films from the 1940s to the 1980s. Biography O'Hara was born in Rochester, Minnesota in 1924 and graduated from Roch ...

as Nita *

Anthony Warde Anthony Warde (born Benjamin Schwartz; January 1, 1909 – January 8, 1975) was a noted American actor who appeared in over 150 films between 1937 and 1964. Early years Born as Benjamin Schwartz in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on New Year' ...

as Juan Mendoza, Overseer * Monte Blue as Governor Don Sebastian Fernando *

Paul Newlan Paul Emory Newlan (June 29, 1903 – November 23, 1973) was an American film and TV character actor from Plattsmouth, Nebraska. He was best known for his role as Captain Grey on the NBC police series ''M Squad'' and for his roles in films incl ...

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 Claire Du Brey (born Clara Violet Dubreyvich, August 31, 1892 – August 1, 1993) was an American actress. She appeared in more than 200 films between 1916 and 1959. Her name is sometimes rendered as Claire Du Bray or as Claire Dubrey. Ear ...

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 – "

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" (Irish folk song)

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* * * * 1947 films American Western (genre) films American black-and-white films 1947 Western (genre) films Films directed by Terry O. Morse Lippert Pictures films Films set in California 1947 drama films 1940s English-language films 1940s American films {{1940s-Western-film-stub