Madonna of the Desert
Synopsis
A jeweled Madonna, property of rancher Joe Salinas, attracts two crooks to his ranch, Monica Dell, a smooth operator, and ruthless Nick Julian. Joe believe that the statue has a miraculous power to ward off evil, and Monica, after a narrow escape from injury while trying to steal the statue, is converted to Joe's faith and refuses to go through with the robbery. Nick has no such intentions.
Top Cast
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Lynne Roberts
Monica Dale
Don 'Red' Barry
Tony French
Don Castle
Joe Salinas
Sheldon Leonard
Nick Julian
Paul Hurst
Pete Connors
Roy Barcroft
Buck Keaton
Paul E. Burns
Hank Davenport
Betty Blythe
Mrs. Brown
Martín Garralaga
Papa Baravelli
Grazia Narciso
Mama Baravelli
Frank Yaconelli
Peppo
Maria Genardi
Mrs. Pasquale
Renee Donatt
Maria Baravelli
Vernon Cansino
Enrico
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Blair
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert DeMond
- Original Score
- Mort Glickman, Walter Scharf, William Lava, Ernest Gold, Joseph Dubin
- Original Title
- Madonna of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Blair
Albert DeMond, Frank Wisbar
Mort Glickman, Walter Scharf, William Lava, Ernest Gold, Joseph Dubin
John MacBurnie
Harry Keller
Department Leadership Roster
John MacBurnie
Director of Photography
Harry Keller
Editor
George Blair
Director
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
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 Madonna of the Desert
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What is Madonna of the Desert about?
A jeweled Madonna, property of rancher Joe Salinas, attracts two crooks to his ranch, Monica Dell, a smooth operator, and ruthless Nick Julian. Joe believe that the statue has a miraculous power to ward off evil, and Monica, after a narrow escape from injury while trying to steal the statue, is converted to Joe's faith and refuses to go through with the robbery. Nick has no such intentions.
Who directed Madonna of the Desert?
Madonna of the Desert was directed by George Blair.
Who stars in Madonna of the Desert?
The principal cast of Madonna of the Desert includes Lynne Roberts, Don 'Red' Barry, Don Castle, Sheldon Leonard, Paul Hurst.
When was Madonna of the Desert released and how long is it?
Madonna of the Desert was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Madonna of the Desert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Madonna of the Desert was composed by Mort Glickman, Walter Scharf, William Lava, Ernest Gold, Joseph Dubin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Madonna of the Desert?
Madonna of the Desert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).