Riders of the Desert
“Blazing guns and plunging horses on the canyon trail--with gold bullion and a glorious girl as the stakes in a game of courage.”
Synopsis
The Rangers in New Mexico are being disbanded but Bob Houston gets them to make one more ride. They go after the outlaw gang led by Hashknife. They catch Hashknife, but he escapes taking Barbara with him and Bob and Slim have to go after him again.
Top Cast
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Bob Steele
Bob Houston
Gertrude Messinger
Barbara (as Gertie Messenger)
Al St. John
Slim - A Ranger
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Hashknife Brooks
John Elliott
Dad Houston
Horace B. Carpenter
Ranger Capt. Jim Reynolds (as H.B. Carpenter)
Joe Dominguez
Gomez - Henchman (as Jose Dominguez)
Greg Whitespear
Apache Joe - Henchman
Louise Carver
Slim's Wife
Tex O'Neill
Arizona Ranger (as Tex O'Neil)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert N. Bradbury
- Screenplay & Story
- Wellyn Totman
- Original Title
- Riders of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Trem Carr Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert N. Bradbury
Wellyn Totman
Department Leadership Roster
Wellyn Totman
Writer
Robert N. Bradbury
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riders of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Riders of the Desert about?
The Rangers in New Mexico are being disbanded but Bob Houston gets them to make one more ride. They go after the outlaw gang led by Hashknife. They catch Hashknife, but he escapes taking Barbara with him and Bob and Slim have to go after him again.
Who directed Riders of the Desert?
Riders of the Desert was directed by Robert N. Bradbury.
Who stars in Riders of the Desert?
The principal cast of Riders of the Desert includes Bob Steele, Gertrude Messinger, Al St. John, George 'Gabby' Hayes, John Elliott.
When was Riders of the Desert released and how long is it?
Riders of the Desert was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 50m.