Desert Gold
Synopsis
In this adaptation of Zane Grey's novel, adventurer Dick Gale (E.K. Lincoln) is traveling through the Southwest. He helps rescue Mercedes Castanada (Margery Wilson) from the clutches of notorious outlaw Rojas (Walter Long). Mercedes' fiancé, Captain George Thorne (Edward Coxen), entrusts her to Gale's care when he returns to duty.
Top Cast
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E.K. Lincoln
Dick Gale
Edward Coxen
Captain George Thorne
Lawson Butt
The Yaqui (as W. Lawson Butt)
Margery Wilson
Mercedes Castenada
Eileen Percy
Nell
W.H. Bainbridge
Jim Belding (as William H. Bainbridge)
Laura Winston
Mrs. Belding
Walter Long
Rojas
Russell Simpson
Ladd
Arthur Morrison
Lash
Beulah Dark Cloud
Papago Indian Mother (as Mrs. Dark Cloud)
Frank Lanning
Papago Indian Son
Mary Jane Irving
The Child
Frank Brownlee
Jonas Warren
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T. Hayes Hunter
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton, Zane Grey
- Original Title
- Desert Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Zane Grey Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T. Hayes Hunter
Fred Myton, Zane Grey
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Myton
Writer
T. Hayes Hunter
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Gold
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What is Desert Gold about?
In this adaptation of Zane Grey's novel, adventurer Dick Gale (E.K. Lincoln) is traveling through the Southwest. He helps rescue Mercedes Castanada (Margery Wilson) from the clutches of notorious outlaw Rojas (Walter Long). Mercedes' fiancé, Captain George Thorne (Edward Coxen), entrusts her to Gale's care when he returns to duty.
Who directed Desert Gold?
Desert Gold was directed by T. Hayes Hunter.
Who stars in Desert Gold?
The principal cast of Desert Gold includes E.K. Lincoln, Edward Coxen, Lawson Butt, Margery Wilson, Eileen Percy.
When was Desert Gold released and how long is it?
Desert Gold was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is Desert Gold based on a book or true story?
Desert Gold is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".