Madonna of the Desert (1948)
A jeweled Madonna, property of rancher Joe Salinas, attracts two crooks to his ranch, Monica Dell, a smooth operator, and ruthless Nick Julian. Joe believe that the statue has a miraculous power to ward off evil, and Monica, after a narrow escape from injury while trying to steal the statue, is converted to Joe's faith and refuses to go through with the robbery. Nick has no such intentions.
Director: George Blair
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 23, 1948
Cast
- Lynne Roberts - Monica Dale
- Don 'Red' Barry - Tony French
- Don Castle - Joe Salinas
- Sheldon Leonard - Nick Julian
- Paul Hurst - Pete Connors
- Roy Barcroft - Buck Keaton
- Paul E. Burns - Hank Davenport
- Betty Blythe - Mrs. Brown
- Martín Garralaga - Papa Baravelli
- Grazia Narciso - Mama Baravelli
Screenplay
- Albert DeMond (Screenplay)
- Frank Wisbar (Story)
Cinematography: John MacBurnie
Editing: Harry Keller
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets
Keywords
prostitute, robbery, ranch, murder
More Films by Director: George Blair
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madonna of the Desert about?
- A jeweled Madonna, property of rancher Joe Salinas, attracts two crooks to his ranch, Monica Dell, a smooth operator, and ruthless Nick Julian. Joe believe that the statue has a miraculous power to ward off evil, and Monica, after a narrow escape from injury while trying to steal the statue, is converted to Joe's faith and refuses to go through with the robbery. Nick has no such intentions.
- Who directed Madonna of the Desert?
- Madonna of the Desert was directed by George Blair.
- Who stars in Madonna of the Desert?
- Madonna of the Desert stars Lynne Roberts, Don 'Red' Barry, Don Castle, Sheldon Leonard, Paul Hurst, Roy Barcroft.
- How long is Madonna of the Desert?
- Madonna of the Desert has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Madonna of the Desert?
- Madonna of the Desert is a Drama, Crime, Mystery, Romance, Thriller film.
- Where was Madonna of the Desert produced?
- Madonna of the Desert was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Madonna of the Desert?
- The themes of Madonna of the Desert include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Deadly Conspiracies in Elite Circles, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Cold Cases: Unsolved Murder Secrets.