The Desert Trail
Synopsis
Rodeo star John Scott and his gambler friend Kansas Charlie are wrongly accused of armed robbery. They leave town as fast as they can to go looking for their own suspects in Poker City.
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THE DESERT TRAIL (1935) | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis D. Collins
- Screenplay & Story
- Lindsley Parsons
- Original Score
- Billy Barber
- Original Title
- The Desert Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Paul Malvern Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis D. Collins
Lindsley Parsons
Billy Barber
Archie Stout
Carl Pierson
Paul Malvern
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis D. Collins
Director
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
Lindsley Parsons
Screenplay
Paul Malvern
Producer
Billy Barber
Original Music Composer
Carl Pierson
Editor
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desert Trail
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What is The Desert Trail about?
Rodeo star John Scott and his gambler friend Kansas Charlie are wrongly accused of armed robbery. They leave town as fast as they can to go looking for their own suspects in Poker City.
Who directed The Desert Trail?
The Desert Trail was directed by Lewis D. Collins.
Who stars in The Desert Trail?
The principal cast of The Desert Trail includes John Wayne, Mary Kornman, Paul Fix, Eddy Chandler, Carmen Laroux.
When was The Desert Trail released and how long is it?
The Desert Trail was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desert Trail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desert Trail was composed by Billy Barber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desert Trail?
The Desert Trail holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).