The Call of the Desert
“He rides like a streak, fights like a wildcat, makes love like a cross between Romeo and Don Juan.”
Synopsis
Tod Walker takes Rex Carson's map to a gold mine and leaves him in the desert. Carson recuperates at Jean Walker's ranch and she takes a liking to him. But when her uncle Tod arrives, he claims Carson tried to jump his claim. She sides with her uncle and Carson, banished from the Walker ranch, sets out to get his claim back.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.P. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Winters
- Original Title
- The Call of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- G.A. Durlam Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.P. McGowan
Sally Winters
Arthur A. Brooks
George Arthur Durlam
Department Leadership Roster
J.P. McGowan
Director
Sally Winters
Writer
George Arthur Durlam
Producer
Arthur A. Brooks
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Call of the Desert
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What is The Call of the Desert about?
Tod Walker takes Rex Carson's map to a gold mine and leaves him in the desert. Carson recuperates at Jean Walker's ranch and she takes a liking to him. But when her uncle Tod arrives, he claims Carson tried to jump his claim. She sides with her uncle and Carson, banished from the Walker ranch, sets out to get his claim back.
Who directed The Call of the Desert?
The Call of the Desert was directed by J.P. McGowan.
Who stars in The Call of the Desert?
The principal cast of The Call of the Desert includes Tom Tyler, Sheila Bromley, Bud Osborne, Cliff Lyons, Bobby Dunn.
When was The Call of the Desert released and how long is it?
The Call of the Desert was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 48m.