The Painted Desert (1931)

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Western pardners Jeff and Cash find a baby boy in an otherwise deserted emigrants' camp, and clash over which is to be "father." They are still bitterly feuding years later when they own adjacent ranches. Bill, the foundling whom Cash has raised to young manhood, wants to end the feud and extends an olive branch toward Jeff, who now has a lovely daughter. But during a mining venture, the bitterness escalates. Is Bill to be set against his own adoptive father?

Director: Howard Higgin
Genre: Western
Runtime: 79 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Edward Snyder
Editing: Clarence Kolster
Production: Pathé Exchange
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

baby, mining, feud, foundling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Painted Desert about?
Western pardners Jeff and Cash find a baby boy in an otherwise deserted emigrants' camp, and clash over which is to be "father." They are still bitterly feuding years later when they own adjacent ranches. Bill, the foundling whom Cash has raised to young manhood, wants to end the feud and extends an olive branch toward Jeff, who now has a lovely daughter. But during a mining venture, the bitterness escalates. Is Bill to be set against his own adoptive father?
Who directed The Painted Desert?
The Painted Desert was directed by Howard Higgin.
Who stars in The Painted Desert?
The Painted Desert stars William Boyd, Helen Twelvetrees, William Farnum, J. Farrell MacDonald, Clark Gable, Charles Sellon.
How long is The Painted Desert?
The Painted Desert has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
What genre is The Painted Desert?
The Painted Desert is a Western film.
Where was The Painted Desert produced?
The Painted Desert was produced in United States of America.