The Heritage of the Desert
Synopsis
The year is 1876 and Holderness "tyrant of the desert" is trying to force August Naab to sell his property. Naab's feisty daughter, Mescal has been pushed into a loveless marriage, and as she is trying to escape, she is captured by Holderness' men.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1924
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Willat
- Screenplay & Story
- Zane Grey, Albert S. Le Vino
- Original Title
- The Heritage of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Willat
Zane Grey, Albert S. Le Vino
Charles Schoenbaum
Howard Hawks
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Willat
Director
Albert S. Le Vino
Writer
Howard Hawks
Editor
Charles Schoenbaum
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heritage of the Desert
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What is The Heritage of the Desert about?
The year is 1876 and Holderness "tyrant of the desert" is trying to force August Naab to sell his property. Naab's feisty daughter, Mescal has been pushed into a loveless marriage, and as she is trying to escape, she is captured by Holderness' men.
Who directed The Heritage of the Desert?
The Heritage of the Desert was directed by Irvin Willat.
Who stars in The Heritage of the Desert?
The principal cast of The Heritage of the Desert includes Bebe Daniels, Ernest Torrence, Noah Beery, Lloyd Hughes, Anne Schaefer.
When was The Heritage of the Desert released and how long is it?
The Heritage of the Desert was released in 1924 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Is The Heritage of the Desert based on a book or true story?
The Heritage of the Desert is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".