The Desert of the Lost
Synopsis
Chased by Detective Murray and the posse, a wounded Jim Drake heads across the border into Mexico where he recuperates with the Wolfes. When Murray arrives again, Jim heads into the desert. But in the night his guide sneaks off and leaves him without water or his horse.
Top Cast
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Hal Taliaferro
Jim Drake
Peggy Montgomery
Dolores Wolfe
William Dyer
Steve Wolfe
Edward Cecil
Detective Murray
Richard Neill
El Chino
Tom Bay
Townsman (uncredited)
George Magrill
Henchman (uncredited)
Lafe McKee
Boat Captain (uncredited)
Ray Murro
Juan, the Half-Breed (uncredited)
Slim Whitaker
Sheriff (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter J. Coburn, Richard Thorpe
- Original Title
- The Desert of the Lost
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Action Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Walter J. Coburn, Richard Thorpe
Ralph M. Like
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Walter J. Coburn
Writer
Ralph M. Like
Producer
Richard Thorpe
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert of the Lost
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What is The Desert of the Lost about?
Chased by Detective Murray and the posse, a wounded Jim Drake heads across the border into Mexico where he recuperates with the Wolfes. When Murray arrives again, Jim heads into the desert. But in the night his guide sneaks off and leaves him without water or his horse.
Who directed The Desert of the Lost?
The Desert of the Lost was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Desert of the Lost?
The principal cast of The Desert of the Lost includes Hal Taliaferro, Peggy Montgomery, William Dyer, Edward Cecil, Richard Neill.
When was The Desert of the Lost released and how long is it?
The Desert of the Lost was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 58m.