Desert Gold
Desert Gold

Desert Gold

1936Movie58 minEnglish

Chet Kasedon is after the Indians hidden gold mine but Chief Moya will not reveal it's location. He has also hired mining engineers Gale and Mortimer to locate the mine. When Gale sees Kasedon's cruelty to Moya, he switches sides.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Louis KingGenres: Western, Romance

Plot Summary

A prospector named Dusty Miller discovers a rich gold vein but is betrayed by his partner, who frames him for murder. After escaping prison, Dusty seeks revenge and aims to clear his name. He also finds himself entangled with a young woman who may hold the key to exposing the truth.

Critical Reception

Desert Gold was a modest early Western, appreciated for its straightforward narrative and the performances of its leads. While not a groundbreaking film, it successfully delivered on the expected elements of the genre for its time. Audiences at the time likely enjoyed its blend of action and romance.

What Reviewers Say

  • A serviceable B-Western with a familiar plot.
  • Features adequate action and a touch of romance.
  • Reliant on standard Western tropes for its narrative.

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Fun Fact

Ann Sheridan, who played the female lead, was still relatively early in her career and would go on to become a major Hollywood star known as the "Oomph Girl".

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