Movie Description
Heritage of the Desert
(1939)Overview
John Abbott returns to the desert land he owns, and after being wounded by hired gunman Chick Chance, he is befriended by rancher Andrew Naab and his son, Marvin. Naab's daughter, Marian, falls in love with John but is about to marry Snap Thornton to keep a promise made by her father. She runs away on her wedding day but is captured and held hostage by outlaw Henry Holderness. John, the Naabs and fellow ranchers rush to her rescue.
Featured Crew
- Director : Lesley Selander
- Producer : Harry Sherman
- Editor : Sherman A. Rose
- Cast : Donald Woods,Evelyn Venable,Russell Hayden,Robert Barrat,Sidney Toler,C. Henry Gordon,Willard Robertson,Paul Guilfoyle,Paul Fix,John 'Skins' Miller,Reginald Barlow,Hank Bell,Charles Brinley,Rod Cameron,Frank Ellis,Frankie Marvin,Charles Murphy,Tex Phelps
Cast
John Abbott
Miriam Naab
David Naab
Andrew Naab
Nosey
Henry Holderness
Henchman Nebraska
Snap Thornton
Henchman Chick Chance
Postmaster John Twerk
Judge Stevens
Wedding Guest
Wedding Guest
Cowhand
Wedding Guest
Musician
Wedding Guest
Wedding Guest
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Facts
Original TitleHeritage of the Desert
Status Released
Release Information
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1939-06-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 13m
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
Genres
- Western
