The Desert's Crucible
Synopsis
Jack Hardy, Sr. sends his son, Jack Hardy Jr., to the American West to "make a man of him" and instill a sense of responsibility. While West, Jack falls in love with Miss Benson, a ranch secretary. To prove his bravery to her after being taunted, Jack successfully breaks a notoriously unmanageable horse. The local villain, Tex Fuller, and his gang target Jack. In a tragic turn, Jack’s half-breed brother, Deerfoot, is killed by a missile intended for Jack. Jack eventually confronts the gang, bringing them to justice and vindicating himself in the eyes of his father and Miss Benson.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Clements
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Clements
- Original Title
- The Desert's Crucible
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Ben Wilson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Clements
Roy Clements
Ben F. Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Clements
Director
Roy Clements
Writer
Ben F. Wilson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert's Crucible
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What is The Desert's Crucible about?
Jack Hardy, Sr. sends his son, Jack Hardy Jr., to the American West to "make a man of him" and instill a sense of responsibility. While West, Jack falls in love with Miss Benson, a ranch secretary. To prove his bravery to her after being taunted, Jack successfully breaks a notoriously unmanageable horse. The local villain, Tex Fuller, and his gang target Jack. In a tragic turn, Jack’s half-breed brother, Deerfoot, is killed by a missile intended for Jack. Jack eventually confronts the gang, bringing them to justice and vindicating himself in the eyes of his father and Miss Benson.
Who directed The Desert's Crucible?
The Desert's Crucible was directed by Roy Clements.
Who stars in The Desert's Crucible?
The principal cast of The Desert's Crucible includes Jack Hoxie, Evelyn Nelson, Thomas G. Lingham, Claude Payton, Andrée Tourneur.
When was The Desert's Crucible released and how long is it?
The Desert's Crucible was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.