The film follows the life story of Johann Augustus Suter, the owner of Sutter's Mill, famous as the birthplace of the great California Gold Rush of 1848.
Cast:
Luis Trenker, Viktoria von Ballasko, Elise Aulinger, Bernhard Minetti, Werner Kunig
Production:
Luis Trenker-Film
Johann August Suter
Anna Suter
Mrs. Dübol
Der Fremde
Rudolf - beider Sohn
Gouverneur Alvaredo
Seine Frau
Castro - sein Adjutant
Marshall
Harper
Ermatinger
Barmixer Billy
Amalie - Sutters Schwester
Chansonette