Lure of the Wasteland(1939)
Photographed in natural COLOR by Francis Corby
Lure of the Wasteland Synopsis
A "special" by Monogram standards, Lure of the Wasteland was lensed in a not inexpensive process called Telco-color. Grant Withers takes a break from his duties in the "Mister Wong" series to play Smitty, a US marshal assigned to track down $250,000 in stolen bonds.
Lure of the Wasteland (1939) is a western film directed by Harry L. Fraser, released on March 18, 1939 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Grant Withers, LeRoy Mason, Ruth Findlay and Harry 'Snub' Pollard. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Harry L. Fraser
- Writers:
- Harry L. Fraser, Robert Emmett Tansey
- Production:
- Al Lane Pictures
- Budget:
- $55
- Status:
- Released
Lure of the Wasteland Cast & Crew
Main cast
Grant Withers
as Smitty
LeRoy Mason
as Butch Cooper
Ruth Findlay
as Ruth Carlton (as Marion Arnold)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
as Cookie
Tom London
as Foreman
- Henry Roquemore
Henry Roquemore
as Judge Carlton
Karl Hackett
as Parker
Key crew
Directed by Harry L. Fraser, written by Harry L. Fraser and Robert Emmett Tansey.
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Lure of the Wasteland Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Lure of the Wasteland – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lure of the Wasteland online?
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Lure of the Wasteland (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lure of the Wasteland?
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The main cast of Lure of the Wasteland (1939) includes Grant Withers, LeRoy Mason, Ruth Findlay, Harry 'Snub' Pollard and Tom London. The film was directed by Harry L. Fraser. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lure of the Wasteland released?
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Lure of the Wasteland was released on March 18, 1939 and runs for 55m.
Is Lure of the Wasteland worth watching?
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Lure of the Wasteland (1939) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.