Question 1

Why did Barry Storm sue Columbia Pictures over this film?

Accepted Answer

Barry Storm sued for plagiarism and 'insidious Communist conspiracy,' angered that the film made his character the grandson of Walz. The suit was settled out of court.

Question 2

What real-life figure inspired the character of Buckley in the film?

Accepted Answer

Buckley is based on Adolph Ruth, whose knowledge of the Lost Dutchman came from his father via a Peralta employee. He disappeared in 1931 and his skull was found with two bullet holes.

Question 3

How did the real Jacob Walz die?

Accepted Answer

Jacob Walz died of pneumonia after severe flooding on his Arizona ranch in 1891. He was nursed by Julia Thomas, the same name as Ida Lupino's character.

Question 4

Who plays the character Julia Thomas in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ida Lupino portrays Julia Thomas.

Question 5

What is the central conflict of the film?

Accepted Answer

A man determined to find the Lost Dutchman gold mine has an affair with a married treasure hunter who double-crosses her husband in pursuit of the mine.

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