‘The Treasure of Sierra Madre’: All That Glitters

This installment of ‘Movies for Young Adults’ suggests a man’s gold is his sense of himself.

(L–R) Bob Curtin (Tim Holt), Fred C. Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart), and Howard (Walter Huston), in “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.” Warner Bros. Pictures/MovieStillsDB

Based on B. Traven’s novel of the same name, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre“ won John Huston a Best Director Oscar and Walter Huston a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, the first time a father and son duo won for the same film. The story is about seeking meaningful, not mock, treasure.

Two drifters, Fred Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Bob Curtin (Tim Holt), seek a fortune in Mexico working on an oil derrick. When contractor Pat McCormick (Barton MacLane) cheats them of their rightful earnings, they secure their wages only after a scuffle.