The Painted Hills
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| Directed by | Harold F. Kress |
| Screenplay by | True Boardman |
| Based on | Shep of the Painted Hills 1930 novel 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 |
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Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $667,000 |
| Box office | $1,085,000 |
The Painted Hills, also known as Lassie's Adventures in the Goldrush, is a 1951 Western drama film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and directed by Harold F. Kress. The Painted Hills is the seventh and final MGM Lassie film.
Adapted by True Boardman from Alexander Hull's novel Shep of the Painted Hills, the film stars Paul Kelly, Bruce Cowling, Ann Doran and canine actor Pal (credited as Lassie) in a story about a collie named Shep who seeks retribution after her master is murdered. Technical advisor Nipo T. Strongheart worked with the Miwok people for their role in the film.