Western · United States of America · 1924 · 1h 0m

The Heritage of the Desert

Director

Cast

Bebe Daniels as Mescal Ernest Torrence as August Naab Noah Beery as Holderness Lloyd Hughes as Jack Hare Anne Schaefer as Mrs. Naab James Pier Mason as Snap Naab

Crew

Charles Schoenbaum — Director of Photography Howard Hawks — Editor Albert S. Le Vino — Writer Zane Grey — Novel

Synopsis

The year is 1876 and Holderness "tyrant of the desert" is trying to force August Naab to sell his property. Naab's feisty daughter, Mescal has been pushed into a loveless marriage, and as she is trying to escape, she is captured by Holderness' men.

Mood & Themes

based on novel or book

Key Collaborators

Irvin Willat Director Charles Schoenbaum Director of Photography Howard Hawks Editor Albert S. Le Vino Writer Zane Grey Novel

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