Roaring Guns is a 1944 short western film by director Jean Negulesco[1] depicting hydraulic gold mining which became popular after the initial Gold Rush had ended and the devastating effects on the land from mud and water on local farmers.[2] The 19 minute film uses miniature models for some of the flood scenes. The movie is considered an early film for the environmental movement.

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  1. ^ Rowan, Terry (2013). The American Western A Complete Film Guide. Lulu.com. p. 337. ISBN 9781300418580.
  2. ^ Capua, Michelangelo (2017-08-11). Jean Negulesco: The Life and Films. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-2752-6.