Desert Command
Desert Command

Desert Command

1946Movie72 minEnglish

Tom Wayne rescues Clancy, Renard and Schmidt in the Arabian desert and they join him in going after El Shaitan, a bad guy who is never seen as he tries to wipe out the Foreign Legion. Feature version of the movie serial, The Three Musketeers (1934).

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Louis HeywardGenres: Action, Drama, War

Plot Summary

During World War II, a group of American soldiers is stranded behind enemy lines in the North African desert. Facing harsh conditions and constant threat, they must rely on their wits and each other to survive and find a way back to Allied territory. Their mission becomes more complicated when they encounter a local guide with his own agenda. The film follows their perilous journey as they battle the elements, enemy patrols, and internal conflicts.

Critical Reception

Desert Command received a generally lukewarm reception upon its release, typical of many B-movies from the era. Critics often noted its straightforward plot and predictable action sequences. While it offered some wartime adventure, it was not considered a standout film in the genre, with its production values and narrative complexity being relatively modest compared to larger studio productions.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers basic wartime action with a familiar plot.
  • Performances are adequate but not particularly memorable.
  • Production values are typical for a lower-budget studio film of the period.

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Fun Fact

The film was produced by Monogram Pictures, a studio known for its low-budget productions, often referred to as 'B-movies'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This compilation from the serial "The Three Musketeers" (nothing to do with Alexandre Dumas' story) is probably more notable for it's more impressive aerial acrobatics than for anything we see from the actors. John Wayne leads the cast as o...
bfry24

bfry24

An old creaker of a 12 chapter Foreign Legion serial actually puts John Wayne in the forefront of the action despite having him appear only fourth in the credits. The production standards of course were nothing to write home about then and ...