California

California

1927 · 50 min · ★ 7.5 · Western

"The war with Mexico serves to bring together American officer and Mexican senorita, the former all ardent and the latter defiant because of the fact that their countries are at war. Coincident with the American victory is the successful conquest by the 'gringo' of the girl's heart."

Directed by W.S. Van Dyke · Written by Peter B. Kyne

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