Desert Empire
Synopsis
A travelogue, this film provides a guided tour of pre-World War II Utah and of course does not pretend to cinematic greatness. Recommended viewing for those in search of introductory Utah history. Also valuable for persons seeking insight into the state as it would have looked during this time period. Especially informative for those desiring a window into the past for a view of how Utah was in the days of their pre-World War II progenitors living in the state. Those whose Utah ancestors were involved in mining, railroading, sugar beets, and other featured industries; featured towns, sights, recreational attractions, and industries may find this otherwise banal travelogue a quite valuable addition to their family history.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlton T. Sills
- Original Title
- Desert Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlton T. Sills
Robert M. Connell
Department Leadership Roster
Robert M. Connell
Producer
Carlton T. Sills
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 Desert Empire
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What is Desert Empire about?
A travelogue, this film provides a guided tour of pre-World War II Utah and of course does not pretend to cinematic greatness. Recommended viewing for those in search of introductory Utah history. Also valuable for persons seeking insight into the state as it would have looked during this time period. Especially informative for those desiring a window into the past for a view of how Utah was in the days of their pre-World War II progenitors living in the state. Those whose Utah ancestors were involved in mining, railroading, sugar beets, and other featured industries; featured towns, sights, recreational attractions, and industries may find this otherwise banal travelogue a quite valuable addition to their family history.
Who directed Desert Empire?
Desert Empire was directed by Carlton T. Sills.
Who stars in Desert Empire?
The principal cast of Desert Empire includes Manny Nathan, Don Wilson.
When was Desert Empire released and how long is it?
Desert Empire was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Desert Empire?
Desert Empire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).