Spawn of the Desert
Synopsis
Guiding two covered wagons along a desert trail, Duke Steele meets and befriends Sam Le Saint, a mysterious hermit who is searching for a former partner who destroyed his home and ran away with his wife and infant daughter eighteen years earlier. Later, the two men ride into a mining camp controlled by Silver Sleed, who runs a gambling place. Duke is smitten by beautiful young Nola "Luck" Sleed, and learns that she is the gambler's daughter. Silver Sleed also happens to be the man that Sam Le Saint is searching for. Sam, who is dying, kills Sleed, and Duke learns that Luck is Sam's long-lost daughter.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- W.C. Tuttle, Daniel F. Whitcomb
- Original Title
- Spawn of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Ben Wilson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
W.C. Tuttle, Daniel F. Whitcomb
Ben F. Wilson
Department Leadership Roster
Louis King
Director
Daniel F. Whitcomb
Writer
Ben F. Wilson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spawn of the Desert
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What is Spawn of the Desert about?
Guiding two covered wagons along a desert trail, Duke Steele meets and befriends Sam Le Saint, a mysterious hermit who is searching for a former partner who destroyed his home and ran away with his wife and infant daughter eighteen years earlier. Later, the two men ride into a mining camp controlled by Silver Sleed, who runs a gambling place. Duke is smitten by beautiful young Nola "Luck" Sleed, and learns that she is the gambler's daughter. Silver Sleed also happens to be the man that Sam Le Saint is searching for. Sam, who is dying, kills Sleed, and Duke learns that Luck is Sam's long-lost daughter.
Who directed Spawn of the Desert?
Spawn of the Desert was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Spawn of the Desert?
The principal cast of Spawn of the Desert includes William Fairbanks, Florence Gilbert, P. Dempsey Tabler, Al Hart.
When was Spawn of the Desert released and how long is it?
Spawn of the Desert was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 50m.