Drums of the Desert(1927)
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.
Drums of the Desert 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.
Drums of the Desert (1927) is a western film directed by John Waters, released on June 4, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars Warner Baxter, Marietta Millner, Ford Sterling and Wallace MacDonald. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- John Waters
- Writers:
- John Stone, Zane Grey
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Schoenbaum
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Drums of the Desert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warner Baxter
as John Curry
Marietta Millner
as Mary Manton
Ford Sterling
as Perkins
Wallace MacDonald
as Will Newton
Heinie Conklin
as Hi-Lo
George Irving
as Prof. Elias Manton
Bernard Siegel
as Chief Brave Bear
Guy Oliver
as Indian Agent
Key crew
Directed by John Waters, written by John Stone and Zane Grey.
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Drums of the Desert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Drums of the Desert – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Drums of the Desert?
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The main cast of Drums of the Desert (1927) includes Warner Baxter, Marietta Millner, Ford Sterling, Wallace MacDonald and Heinie Conklin. The film was directed by John Waters. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Drums of the Desert released?
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Drums of the Desert was released on June 4, 1927 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is Drums of the Desert worth watching?
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Drums of the Desert (1927) 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.