Painted Desert(1938)
Desperate Men at Death Grips For Spoils that Mean Wealth to the Victors!
Painted Desert Synopsis
A cowboy and a bandit face off over possession of a valuable mine.
Painted Desert (1938) is a western and romance film directed by David Howard, released on August 12, 1938 with a runtime of 58m. It stars George O'Brien, Laraine Day, Ray Whitley and Stanley Fields. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- David Howard
- Writers:
- John Rathmell, Jack Cunningham, Oliver Drake
- Producers:
- Bert Gilroy
- Cinematographer:
- Harry J. Wild
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Painted Desert Cast & Crew
Main cast
George O'Brien
as Bob McVey
Laraine Day
as Carol Banning
Ray Whitley
as Steve
Stanley Fields
as Bill
- Maude Allen
Maude Allen
as Yukon Kate
Fred Kohler
as Hugh Fawcett
Lloyd Ingraham
as Charles M. Banning
Harry Cording
as Henchman Burke
Max Wagner
as Henchman Kincaid
Lee Shumway
as Bart Currie
William V. Mong
as Banker Heist
Key crew
Directed by David Howard, written by John Rathmell, Jack Cunningham and Oliver Drake, produced by Bert Gilroy.
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Painted Desert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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Painted Desert – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Painted Desert?
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The main cast of Painted Desert (1938) includes George O'Brien, Laraine Day, Ray Whitley, Stanley Fields and Maude Allen. The film was directed by David Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Painted Desert released?
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Painted Desert was released on August 12, 1938 and runs for 58m.
Is Painted Desert worth watching?
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Painted Desert (1938) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.