Duped
Directed by	J.P. McGowan
Written by	John B. Clymer
Produced by	Jesse J. Goldburg
Starring	William Desmond Helen Holmes Dorothea Wolbert
Production company	Independent Pictures
Distributed by	Independent Pictures Butcher's Film Service (UK)
Release date	April 1, 1925
Running time	50 minutes
Country	United States
Languages	Silent English intertitles

Duped is a 1925 American silent Western film directed by J.P. McGowan and starring William Desmond,Helen Holmes and Dorothea Wolbert.^[1][2] It was released in Britain the following year under the alternative title of Steel and Gold.

Synopsis

A Wall Street investor heads west to California when he discovers that a gold mine he has backed is in danger of being lost due to the corruption of his foreman. Once there he falls in love with Dolores Verdiego and with her assistance he recovers control over his mine.

Cast

• William Desmond as John Morgan
• Helen Holmes as Dolores Verdiego
• J.P. McGowan as 'Hard Rock' Ralston
• Dorothea Wolbert as Sweet Marie
• George Magrill as George Forsyth
• Ford West as Marshal
• James Thompson as A-1