The Painted Desert 1931
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- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Director
- Howard Higgin
- Network
- Pathé Exchange
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel
What is The Painted Desert?
Topic: Film "The Painted Desert" (1931). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1931
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 18, 1931
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Pathé Exchange
- Genres
- Western
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10 from 21 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~79 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Pathé Exchange
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Topic: Film "The Painted Desert" (1931).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Painted Desert.
Year: 1931.
Genre: Western (pre-Code Western film).
Release Date: 01/18/1931 (US).
Runtime: 1h 19m.
Studio/Distributor: Pathé Exchange.
Producer: E. B. Derr.
Director: Howard Higgin.
Screenwriters: Howard Higgin and Tom Buckingham.
Plot: Western partners Jeff and Cash find a baby boy in a deserted emigrants' camp and fight over who will be the father. Years later, they own adjacent ranches and are feuding. Cash raised the boy, named Bill, to manhood. Bill wants to end the feud and reaches out to Jeff, who has a daughter. During a mining venture, the conflict escalates, potentially setting Bill against his adoptive father.
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“A gripping exploration of western that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Painted Desert worth watching?
The Painted Desert holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 21 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Painted Desert and when was it released?
The Painted Desert is a feature film with a runtime of 79 minutes. It was released in 1931. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Painted Desert?
The Painted Desert was directed by Howard Higgin.
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