After years of prospecting, Jonathan finally strikes gold. He returns to town only to discover that his partner has since died and left Tommy fatherless. He decides to leave Shep with Tommy to cheer him up. Meanwhile, Jonathan's new partner isn't interested in sharing the gold, and lures Jonathan to his death.
Acting
Chief Yowlachie steals every scene without speaking English.
Cinematography
Oregon locations shot like they're compensating for the plot.
Director
Harold F. Kress
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Pal the dog's final film as Lassie—he died months after release, making Shep's grave scene uncomfortably prophetic.
MGM marketed this as 'Lassie's most thrilling adventure' while sneaking in a full murder plot under the Hays Code. Studio chutzpah, folks.
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