Painted Desert
“Desperate Men at Death Grips For Spoils that Mean Wealth to the Victors!”
Synopsis
A cowboy and a bandit face off over possession of a valuable mine.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Howard
- Screenplay & Story
- John Rathmell, Oliver Drake
- Original Title
- Painted Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Howard
John Rathmell, Oliver Drake, Jack Cunningham
Harry J. Wild
Frederic Knudtson
Bert Gilroy
Department Leadership Roster
David Howard
Director
John Rathmell
Screenplay
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Bert Gilroy
Producer
Oliver Drake
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Painted Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Painted Desert about?
A cowboy and a bandit face off over possession of a valuable mine.
Who directed Painted Desert?
Painted Desert was directed by David Howard.
Who stars in Painted Desert?
The principal cast of Painted Desert includes George O'Brien, Laraine Day, Ray Whitley, Stanley Fields, Maude Allen.
When was Painted Desert released and how long is it?
Painted Desert was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 58m.