Bells of San Fernando
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTerry O. Morse
Written byJack DeWitt
Duncan Renaldo
Produced byJames S. Burkett
StarringDonald Woods
Gloria Warren
Shirley O'Hara
Byron Foulger
CinematographyRobert Pittack
Edited byGeorge McGuire
Music byRudy De Saxe
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

Bells of San Fernando is a 1947 American historical romantic adventure film directed by Terry O. Morse and starring Donald Woods, Gloria Warren and Shirley O'Hara.[1] Duncan Renaldo co-wrote the screenplay and was an associate producer of the film.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

Soundtrack

References

  1. ^ "BELLS OF SAN FERNANDO". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 17. 1950. p. 175. ProQuest 1305811801.
  2. ^ Scott, J. L. (August 1, 1947). "Period tale polite fare". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 165785150.

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Films directed by Terry O. Morse
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