The Desert of the Lost(1927)
The Desert of the Lost Synopsis
Chased by Detective Murray and the posse, a wounded Jim Drake heads across the border into Mexico where he recuperates with the Wolfes. When Murray arrives again, Jim heads into the desert. But in the night his guide sneaks off and leaves him without water or his horse.
The Desert of the Lost (1927) is a western film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on December 17, 1927 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Hal Taliaferro, Peggy Montgomery, William Dyer and Edward Cecil. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Walter J. Coburn, Richard Thorpe
- Producers:
- Ralph M. Like
- Production:
- Action Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Desert of the Lost Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hal Taliaferro
as Jim Drake
Peggy Montgomery
as Dolores Wolfe
William Dyer
as Steve Wolfe
- Edward Cecil
Edward Cecil
as Detective Murray
Richard Neill
as El Chino
- Tom Bay
Tom Bay
as Townsman (uncredited)
George Magrill
as Henchman (uncredited)
Lafe McKee
as Boat Captain (uncredited)
- Ray Murro
Ray Murro
as Juan, the Half-Breed (uncredited)
Slim Whitaker
as Sheriff (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Walter J. Coburn and Richard Thorpe, produced by Ralph M. Like.
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The Desert of the Lost Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Desert of the Lost – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Desert of the Lost online?
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Who stars in The Desert of the Lost?
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The main cast of The Desert of the Lost (1927) includes Hal Taliaferro, Peggy Montgomery, William Dyer, Edward Cecil and Richard Neill. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Desert of the Lost released?
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The Desert of the Lost was released on December 17, 1927 and runs for 58m.
Is The Desert of the Lost worth watching?
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The Desert of the Lost (1927) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.