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The Man From Monterey

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In the interests of solidifying the American presence in newly acquired California, the federal government assigns Capt. John Holmes (John Wayne) and his trusty horse, Duke, to notify settlers that the government needs them to register any land acquired under Spanish rule. Holmes and mariachi Felipe (Luis Alberni) struggle to stop the marriage of smooth-talking con artist Don Luis Gonzales (Donald Reed) to unsuspecting real-estate heiress Dolores Castanares (Ruth Hall).
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Sean Axmaker Turner Classic Movies Online 12/21/2010
... a simple sagebrush melodrama set in 1848 California. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 05/26/2005
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One of the lamest Westerns ever for John Wayne. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Logan M 03/11/2023 A light experience but a fun time. See more william d @acsdoug 02/01/2021 I'm a huge John Wayne fan, but I'm not one of those who likes every film he's in. And I'll admit it, when The Duke is the best actor in the bunch by a country mile you know you've got a stinker on your hands. See more 04/21/2014 ok B movie western from republic studios See more 05/27/2010 Young John Wayne bang, bang, shoot 'em up with Duke the very smart horse. Best quote: "I've a wild scheme in mind, that just might work!" Imagine the rest. See more 03/11/2009 Outstanding movie John Wayne is my family favorite actor See more Read all reviews
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Mack V. Wright

Director

John Wayne

Captain John Holmes

Ruth Hall

Dolores Castanares

Luis Alberni

Felipe Guadalupe Constacio Delgado Santa Cruz de la Verranca

Donald Reed

Don Luis Gonzales

Nena Quartaro

Anita Garcia
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Synopsis In the interests of solidifying the American presence in newly acquired California, the federal government assigns Capt. John Holmes (John Wayne) and his trusty horse, Duke, to notify settlers that the government needs them to register any land acquired under Spanish rule. Holmes and mariachi Felipe (Luis Alberni) struggle to stop the marriage of smooth-talking con artist Don Luis Gonzales (Donald Reed) to unsuspecting real-estate heiress Dolores Castanares (Ruth Hall).
Director
Mack V. Wright
Producer
Leon Schlesinger
Screenwriter
Leslie Mason
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Leon Schlesinger Studios
Genre
Western, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 1933, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2009
Runtime
56m
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