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Painted Desert
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Painted Desert

1938-08-12 · 58 min · ★ 6.0

Western · Romance

A cowboy and a bandit face off over possession of a valuable mine.

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Directors
David Howard
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George O'BrienGeorge O'BrienBob McVey
Laraine DayLaraine DayCarol Banning
Ray WhitleyRay WhitleySteve
Stanley FieldsStanley FieldsBill
Maude AllenYukon Kate
Fred KohlerFred KohlerHugh Fawcett
Lloyd IngrahamLloyd IngrahamCharles M. Banning
Harry CordingHarry CordingHenchman Burke
Max WagnerMax WagnerHenchman Kincaid
Lee ShumwayLee ShumwayBart Currie
William V. MongWilliam V. MongBanker Heist

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