Thieves' Gold (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1918, Thieves' Gold is a western film directed by John Ford, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Cheyenne Harry tries to help his outlaw friend Padden evade arrest after Padden has drunkenly shot another man. In the end, the two mismatched friends fight it out, leaving Padden dead. In a romantic subplot, Harry's fiancée Alice leaves him, but finally returns.
Who’s in it. Thieves' Gold stars Harry Carey as Cheyenne Harry, Molly Malone as Alice Norris, L.M. Wells as Mr Savage and Helen Ware as Mrs Savage, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Thieves' Gold has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thieves' Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thieves' Gold tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thieves' Gold (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thieves' Gold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thieves' Gold worth watching?
- Thieves' Gold holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thieves' Gold?
- Thieves' Gold stars Harry Carey, Molly Malone, L.M. Wells, Helen Ware and Vester Pegg.
- When was Thieves' Gold released?
- Thieves' Gold was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.