The Desperate Game
Synopsis
Jim Wesley returns from college with a silk shirt and eastern ways, earning the contempt of the cowpunchers on his father's ranch. With a little hard riding and fancy roping, however, Jim proves himself to be a regular guy. Jim's father is involved in a dispute over water rights with Adam Grayson, a neighboring rancher, and the two men decide to settle the disagreement by a marriage between Jim and Grayson's daughter, Marguerite. The young people refuse, but when Marguerite is attacked by a rejected suitor, Jim comes quickly to her rescue.
Top Cast
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Pete Morrison
Jim Wesley
Lightning the Horse
Jim's Horse
Dolores Gardner
Marguerite Grayson
Jim Welch
Mr. Wesley - Jim's Father
Jere Austin
Mel Larrimer
J.P. Lockney
Adam Grayson
Al Richmond
Montana McGraw
Virginia Warwick
Belle Deane
Lew Meehan
Bat Grayson
Milburn Morante
Shinney
Merrill McCormick
Luke Grayson
Bert Lindley
Pat Davis
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Franz, Milburn Morante
- Screenplay & Story
- George Elwood Jenks, Frank S. Beresford
- Original Title
- The Desperate Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Franz, Milburn Morante
George Elwood Jenks, Frank S. Beresford
William Thornley
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Franz
Director
Milburn Morante
Director
William Thornley
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperate Game
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desperate Game about?
Jim Wesley returns from college with a silk shirt and eastern ways, earning the contempt of the cowpunchers on his father's ranch. With a little hard riding and fancy roping, however, Jim proves himself to be a regular guy. Jim's father is involved in a dispute over water rights with Adam Grayson, a neighboring rancher, and the two men decide to settle the disagreement by a marriage between Jim and Grayson's daughter, Marguerite. The young people refuse, but when Marguerite is attacked by a rejected suitor, Jim comes quickly to her rescue.
Who directed The Desperate Game?
The Desperate Game was directed by Joseph Franz, Milburn Morante.
Who stars in The Desperate Game?
The principal cast of The Desperate Game includes Pete Morrison, Lightning the Horse, Dolores Gardner, Jim Welch, Jere Austin.
When was The Desperate Game released and how long is it?
The Desperate Game was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 51m.