

Desert Gold
Synopsis
George Thorne is a young army lieutenant at a border post. He is in love with Mercedes Castanada who, in the lawless life about the fort, is always in danger of falling into the hands of Snake Landree's bandit gang that is the terror of the region. Into the life of the post comes Dick Gale, a man from the East who is soon engaged in a battle for the heart of the girl, whom he has quickly come to love. He aids her in a battle with the desperados. They escape onto the desert and are lost in a sandstorm. They are rescued by the lieutenant, whom, the young woman confesses to the other man, she loves. The Easterner accepts his defeat in the struggle for her affections. According to silentera.com the film survives while Arne Andersen Lost Film Files has it as a lost film.
Top Cast
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March 22, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George B. Seitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucien Hubbard
- Original Title
- Desert Gold
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George B. Seitz
Lucien Hubbard, Zane Grey
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Director
Lucien Hubbard
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Desert Gold.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desert Gold
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Desert Gold about?
George Thorne is a young army lieutenant at a border post. He is in love with Mercedes Castanada who, in the lawless life about the fort, is always in danger of falling into the hands of Snake Landree's bandit gang that is the terror of the region. Into the life of the post comes Dick Gale, a man from the East who is soon engaged in a battle for the heart of the girl, whom he has quickly come to love. He aids her in a battle with the desperados. They escape onto the desert and are lost in a sandstorm. They are rescued by the lieutenant, whom, the young woman confesses to the other man, she loves. The Easterner accepts his defeat in the struggle for her affections. According to silentera.com the film survives while Arne Andersen Lost Film Files has it as a lost film.
Who directed Desert Gold?
Desert Gold was directed by George B. Seitz.
Who stars in Desert Gold?
The principal cast of Desert Gold includes Neil Hamilton, Shirley Mason, Robert Frazer, William Powell, Josef Swickard.
When was Desert Gold released and how long is it?
Desert Gold was released in 1926 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".
