Lights of the Desert
“"Scandal, and a girl alone—The women gossips of the town were against her because she was a 'show girl.' Come see how she 'made good.'"”
Synopsis
When the other members of a stranded theatrical company pool their funds to return to San Francisco, Yvonne Laraby remains in Colt City, Nevada, at the request of Andrew Reed, an oil company foreman, to consider his marriage proposal. There she meets oil well owner Clay Truxall, a former acquaintance, who asks her to become his secretary. Yvonne falls in love with Truxall and persuades Reed to return to his sweetheart, Marie Curtis, whom he had deserted for Yvonne.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 11, 1922
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Beaumont
- Screenplay & Story
- Gladys Johnson, Paul Schofield
- Original Title
- Lights of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Beaumont
Gladys Johnson, Paul Schofield
Frank B. Good
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Beaumont
Director
Paul Schofield
Writer
Frank B. Good
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lights of the Desert
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What is Lights of the Desert about?
When the other members of a stranded theatrical company pool their funds to return to San Francisco, Yvonne Laraby remains in Colt City, Nevada, at the request of Andrew Reed, an oil company foreman, to consider his marriage proposal. There she meets oil well owner Clay Truxall, a former acquaintance, who asks her to become his secretary. Yvonne falls in love with Truxall and persuades Reed to return to his sweetheart, Marie Curtis, whom he had deserted for Yvonne.
Who directed Lights of the Desert?
Lights of the Desert was directed by Harry Beaumont.
Who stars in Lights of the Desert?
The principal cast of Lights of the Desert includes Shirley Mason, Allan Forrest, Edmund Burns, James Pier Mason, Josephine Crowell.
When was Lights of the Desert released and how long is it?
Lights of the Desert was released in 1922 with a total runtime of 50m.