Quest For Gold: California


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about the quest for gold in California. The California Gold Rush began in 1949 when two enormous nuggets of gold were found in a stream near Sutter's Fort Mill. San Francisco's population of 888 expanded to 25,000. Most prospectors failed to amass a fortune. but the businessmen who serve

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2000
Production Company
An Essential Tv/Video Production

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

Documentary about the quest for gold in California. The California Gold Rush began in 1949 when two enormous nuggets of gold were found in a stream near Sutter's Fort Mill. San Francisco's population of 888 expanded to 25,000. Most prospectors failed to amass a fortune. but the businessmen who served their needs for transportation, food and shelter made out handsomely.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
2000
Production Company
An Essential Tv/Video Production

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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