California Gold Rush is set in 1849. Ryder heads to Sutter's Mill, where he must contend with claim-jumping and treachery.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bill ElliottRed Ryder | Red Ryder |
 Robert BlakeLittle Beaver | Little Beaver |
 Alice FlemingDuchess Wentworth, Red's Aunt | Duchess Wentworth, Red's Aunt |
 Peggy StewartHazel Parker | Hazel Parker |
 Russell SimpsonColonel Parker | Colonel Parker |
 Dick CurtisChopin - the Harmonica Killer | Chopin - the Harmonica Killer |
 Joel FriedkinMurphy | Murphy |
 Kenne DuncanHenchman Felton | Henchman Felton |
 Tom LondonSheriff Peabody | Sheriff Peabody |
 Monte HalePete - Driver That Quits | Pete - Driver That Quits |
| WWen WrightThe Idaho Kid | The Idaho Kid |
| DDickie DillonBroken Arrow | Broken Arrow |
 Mary ArdenStage Passenger | Stage Passenger |
 Jack KirkStage passenger | Stage passenger |
 James MitchellTownsman (uncredited) | Townsman (uncredited) |