Death Valley
“A Dramatic Screen Triumph in Gorgeous Color, Set Against the Background of Nature's Most Treacherous and Mysterious Land!”
Synopsis
A dance hall girl is murdered and her body robbed of a quantity of gold obtained illegally. The killer flees into Death Valley and encounters the rightful owner of the gold and her sweetheart.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Doris Schroeder
- Original Title
- Death Valley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Golden Gate Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Doris Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Doris Schroeder
Writer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Valley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Death Valley about?
A dance hall girl is murdered and her body robbed of a quantity of gold obtained illegally. The killer flees into Death Valley and encounters the rightful owner of the gold and her sweetheart.
Who directed Death Valley?
Death Valley was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Death Valley?
The principal cast of Death Valley includes Robert Lowery, Helen Gilbert, Nat Pendleton, Sterling Holloway, Russell Simpson.
When was Death Valley released and how long is it?
Death Valley was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Death Valley?
Death Valley holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).