The Painted Desert (1931)
Description: BLAZING ACTION
Western pardners Jeff and Cash find a baby boy in an otherwise deserted emigrants' camp, and clash over which is to be "father." They are still bitterly feuding years later when they own adjacent ranches. Bill, the foundling whom Cash has raised to young manhood, wants to end the feud and extends an olive branch toward Jeff, who now has a lovely daughter. But during a mining venture, the bitterness escalates. Is Bill to be set against his own adoptive father?
Director: Howard Higgin
Producer: howard higgin
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 217 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:22:09
Genre:
Western
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mitchell leisen
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
mack v wright
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
joseph seiden
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
h c potter
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
william l nolte
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
jim markovic
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
charles vidor
Great chemistry between the leads.
joseph mazzuca
Excellent performances all around.
joseph losey
Editing choices that disrupted the flow of the story.
tom graeff
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
carl pierson
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
lowell sherman
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
reg browne
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
richard whorf
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
bert i gordon
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
dave tendlar
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
george archainbaud
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
lewis allen
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
james l wolcott
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
hollingsworth morse
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.