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Short summary

The novel of the same name by John Fleming Wilson was published serially in newspapers while the film was playing in theaters. It was later published as a book, with photos from the film.

The release of chapter 8 was delayed by one week due to the illness of star Robert Z. Leonard. Thereafter, Universal filmed their serials further in advance of the release.

Chapter titles:

  • 1. Gold Madness
  • 2. A Ship Wreck and Wrecked Hopes
  • 3. The Ghost Appears
  • 4. Over the Divide
  • 5. The Lost Vein
  • 6. Wilkerson Strikes
  • 7. The Battle in the Dark
  • 8. The Struggle on the Roof
  • 9. Arrested for Murder
  • 10. The Fight for the Mine
  • 11. The Secret of the Chest
  • 12. The Quest for the Idol
  • 13. A Queer Alliance
  • 14. The God Takes All
  • 15. Fate Unlocks the Doors


Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Z. Leonard Robert Z. Leonard - John Dore
Ella Hall Ella Hall - Ruth Gallon
Harry Carter Harry Carter - Harry Wilkerson
Jean Hathaway Jean Hathaway - Jean Darnell
Alfred Hickman Alfred Hickman - Charles Everett
Wilbur Higby Wilbur Higby - Tom Gallon
Charles Manley Charles Manley - Tom Kane
Jack Holt Jack Holt - Donald Faversham
Jim Corey Jim Corey - Wah Sing
Allan Forrest Allan Forrest - George Crane (as Alan Forrest)
Mack V. Wright Mack V. Wright
Rupert Julian Rupert Julian
Cleo Madison Cleo Madison
Edward A. Mills Edward A. Mills
James Robert Chandler James Robert Chandler - (as Robert Chandler)
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