Two Men of the Desert
Synopsis
The young authoress had come to the edge of the desert for her mother's sake. There she met the two young prospectors and a romance began. But the men were about to go across the desert, where they had heard rumors of gold. They decided to play square and before going determined to let the coin decide who should ask the young authoress the all-important question. The flip of the coin decided the older should try his luck first. He learned the girl did not love him. But the other she promised to marry when he should return from the gold lands, and the care of her sick mother, who would then be restored to health, should no longer interfere with her happiness. The young partners soon reached the other side of the desert, where success came to them far beyond their expectations.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1913
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith, Stanner E.V. Taylor
- Original Title
- Two Men of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith, Stanner E.V. Taylor, Jack London
Billy Bitzer
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Screenplay
Stanner E.V. Taylor
Screenplay
Billy Bitzer
Director of Photography
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 Two Men of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Two Men of the Desert about?
The young authoress had come to the edge of the desert for her mother's sake. There she met the two young prospectors and a romance began. But the men were about to go across the desert, where they had heard rumors of gold. They decided to play square and before going determined to let the coin decide who should ask the young authoress the all-important question. The flip of the coin decided the older should try his luck first. He learned the girl did not love him. But the other she promised to marry when he should return from the gold lands, and the care of her sick mother, who would then be restored to health, should no longer interfere with her happiness. The young partners soon reached the other side of the desert, where success came to them far beyond their expectations.
Who directed Two Men of the Desert?
Two Men of the Desert was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in Two Men of the Desert?
The principal cast of Two Men of the Desert includes Blanche Sweet, Henry B. Walthall, Walter Miller, Alfred Paget, Jennie Lee.
When was Two Men of the Desert released and how long is it?
Two Men of the Desert was released in 1913 with a total runtime of 17m.
Is Two Men of the Desert based on a book or true story?
Two Men of the Desert is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Men of the Desert?
Two Men of the Desert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).