The Painted Desert (1931)
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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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bert i gordon
A clichéd plot that offered nothing new.
denison clift
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
william l nolte
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
tim whelan
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
bert glennon
Excellent performances all around.
alfred zeisler
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
robert e pearson
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
paul frees
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
richard wallace
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
edwin h knopf
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
eddie nicart
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
reginald barker
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
giorgio simonelli
Some performances felt forced instead of genuine.
peter bogdanovich
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
leslie pearce
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
charles vidor
Great chemistry between the leads.
graham cutts
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
howard hughes
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
milton moses ginsberg
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
felix e feist
One of the better films I've watched in a while.