Drums of the Desert
“A big-scale outdoor melodrama-lavishly filmed to depict the mighty human drama of a dying race. 'Twill stir your blood to the quick if you like this kind of a show.”
Synopsis
John Curry is a friend of the Navajos who fails in his attempts to keep the white man from exploiting the tribe's secret altars. Realizing that there is oil to be found on the reservation, evil Will Newton gains entry to the area by posing as a trail guide for Elias Manton, an archeologist, and his daughter Mary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Waters
- Screenplay & Story
- John Stone, Zane Grey
- Original Title
- Drums of the Desert
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Waters
John Stone, Zane Grey
Charles Schoenbaum
Department Leadership Roster
John Stone
Writer
John Waters
Director
Charles Schoenbaum
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
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Drums of the Desert.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drums of the Desert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drums of the Desert about?
John Curry is a friend of the Navajos who fails in his attempts to keep the white man from exploiting the tribe's secret altars. Realizing that there is oil to be found on the reservation, evil Will Newton gains entry to the area by posing as a trail guide for Elias Manton, an archeologist, and his daughter Mary.
Who directed Drums of the Desert?
Drums of the Desert was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in Drums of the Desert?
The principal cast of Drums of the Desert includes Warner Baxter, Marietta Millner, Ford Sterling, Wallace MacDonald, Heinie Conklin.
When was Drums of the Desert released and how long is it?
Drums of the Desert was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Drums of the Desert based on a book or true story?
Drums of the Desert is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Zane Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drums of the Desert?
Drums of the Desert holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).