The Emperor of California (1936) is a Drama, Western film that follows the film follows the life story of Johann Augustus Suter, the owner of Sutter's Mill, famous as the birthplace of the great California Gold Rush of 1848. The Emperor of California is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 5 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.