The Painted Hills (1951) | Directed by Howard Kress

An intrepid dog comes to the rescue when a boy's life is put at risk by the greed inflamed by a gold strike.

The Painted Hills, also known as Lassie's Adventures in the Goldrush, is a 1951 drama 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, Bruce Cowling, 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.

Directed by: Harold F. Kress
Screenplay by: True Boardman
Story by: Alexander Hull
Produced by: Kenneth Bennett, Chester M. Franklin
Starring: Pal (credited as "Lassie"), Paul Kelly, Bruce Cowling, Gary Gray
Cinematography: Alfred Gilks, Harold Lipstein
Edited by: Newell P. Kimlin
Music by: Daniele Amfitheatrof
Distributed by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date: April 26, 1951
Running time: 68 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: $667,000
Box office: $1,085,000