Death Valley Days

Reno's naming begins on the battlefields of Mexico, where Officer Reno serves bravely.

A land-owning family sees their fortune diminished as the property is taken by new arrivals in town. The inability to find the original grant lasts decades - until a cake is made for dessert.

Two prospectors claim they've discovered a fabulous diamond mine, but they must reluctantly sell it.

War hero Clem is teased by his fellow miners due to his appearance. Soon, he is smitten with new arrival Mona.

Counterfeiter James Reeves evades the sheriff by joining a Mormon wagon train. His cynical ways conflict with the faith of the others, including his crush Judith.

The women want culture in Wildcat, so Deborah is sent to collect money for a piano. No one can play it, yet at night one can hear music.

Peter Jeffries arrives in Sacramento to revive his family's fortune but learns Phineas Colby has monopolized the town. Peter decides ice, not gold, is the key.

An aging lawyer and a young associate who's defending a man accused of murder come to blows.

A detective dons a disguise to clear himself of a robbery charge.

Abe Curry is determined to do anything to make Carson City a success, later helping make it the state capital. But his habit of betting on everything puts his family at risk.

The true story of a crusading reporter who investigates an Arizona land baron.

The story of Nevada's struggle to be admitted to the Union.

A prospector, double-crossed by his partner and left to die in the desert, is saved by an Indian girl.

Stubby Weeks is teased because of his height, losing out to Dutch for pretty Merinda's affections. He gravitates to an archeologist who helps him show Merinda that bravery comes in all sizes.

A couple on the verge of divorce is held hostage by a killer.

An Army private tries to save an emaciated racehorse about to be destroyed.

Bill Bottle comes into money after selling his gold claim to a business syndicate. Flush with cash, he invites his long-lost relatives to town for an extravagant family reunion.

Preacher John Brownell arrives in Mojave to preach but finds the townspeople resistant.

There's trouble on the honeymoon when a newlywed falls for a phony gold mine swindle.

A Congressional candidate is urged to go to the Chicago World's Fair as the man with the longest beard.

A San Francisco merchant, hearing that China's about to ban the export of rice, proceeds to corner the rice market.