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The Painted Hills, also known as Lassie's Adventures in the Goldrush, is a 1951 action film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and directed by Harold F. Kress. Adapted by True Boardman from Alexander Hull's novel Shep of the Painted Hills, the film stars Paul Kelly, Ann Doran, and dog actor Pal (credited as "Lassie") in a story about a collie named Shep who seeks revenge after her master is murdered. Technical Advisor Nipo T. Strongheart for Native American topics worked with the Miwok people for their role in the movie. The Painted Hills was the seventh, and final, MGM Lassie film released.
Original Release
05/04/1951
US Release
05/04/1951
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Pal | Shep |
| Paul Kelly | Jonathan Harvey |
| Bruce Cowling | Lin Taylor |
| Gary Gray | Tommy Blake |
| Art Smith | Pilot Pete |
| Ann Doran | Martha Blake |
| Chief Yowlachie | Bald Eagle |
| Andrea Virginia Lester | Mita |
| Don Reynolds | Red Wing |
| Mitchell Lewis | Mark Miller |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Pal | Shep |
| Paul Kelly | Jonathan Harvey |
| Bruce Cowling | Lin Taylor |
| Gary Gray | Tommy Blake |
| Art Smith | Pilot Pete |
| Ann Doran | Martha Blake |
| Chief Yowlachie | Bald Eagle |
| Andrea Virginia Lester | Mita |
| Don Reynolds | Red Wing |
| Mitchell Lewis | Mark Miller |
| Charles Watts | Steve |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Chester M. Franklin | Producer |
Editors
