Lure of the Wasteland
“Photographed in natural COLOR by Francis Corby”
Synopsis
A "special" by Monogram standards, Lure of the Wasteland was lensed in a not inexpensive process called Telco-color. Grant Withers takes a break from his duties in the "Mister Wong" series to play Smitty, a US marshal assigned to track down $250,000 in stolen bonds.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Fraser
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Emmett Tansey
- Original Title
- Lure of the Wasteland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Budget
- $55
- Production Studios
- Al Lane Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Fraser
Robert Emmett Tansey, Harry L. Fraser
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Emmett Tansey
Screenplay
Harry L. Fraser
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lure of the Wasteland
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What is Lure of the Wasteland about?
A "special" by Monogram standards, Lure of the Wasteland was lensed in a not inexpensive process called Telco-color. Grant Withers takes a break from his duties in the "Mister Wong" series to play Smitty, a US marshal assigned to track down $250,000 in stolen bonds.
Who directed Lure of the Wasteland?
Lure of the Wasteland was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
Who stars in Lure of the Wasteland?
The principal cast of Lure of the Wasteland includes Grant Withers, LeRoy Mason, Ruth Findlay, Harry 'Snub' Pollard, Tom London.
When was Lure of the Wasteland released and how long is it?
Lure of the Wasteland was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lure of the Wasteland?
Lure of the Wasteland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).