Heritage of the Desert
1939, English. Directed by Lesley Selander.
Zane Grey's pen... again sends a devil-may-care youth... on an exciting trail of adventure and romance.
John Abbott returns to the desert land he owns, and after being wounded by hired gunman Chick Chance, he is befriended by rancher Andrew Naab and his son, Marvin. Naab's daughter, Marian, falls in love with John but is about to marry Snap Thornton to keep a promise made by her father. She runs away on her wedding day but is captured and held hostage by outlaw Henry Holderness. John, the Naabs and fellow ranchers rush to her rescue.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Lesley SelanderDirector
- Donald WoodsJohn Abbott
- Evelyn VenableMiriam Naab
- Russell HaydenDavid Naab
- Robert BarratAndrew Naab
- Sidney TolerNosey
- C. Henry GordonHenry Holderness
- Willard RobertsonHenchman Nebraska
- Paul GuilfoyleSnap Thornton
- Paul FixHenchman Chick Chance
- John 'Skins' MillerPostmaster John Twerk
- Reginald BarlowJudge Stevens
- Hank BellWedding Guest
Details
- Released
- 23 June 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Norman Houston
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Heritage of the Desert runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Heritage of the Desert parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Heritage of the Desert is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Heritage of the Desert on?
Heritage of the Desert isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Heritage of the Desert?
If you liked Heritage of the Desert, try Ramrod, Go West, Forty Guns.
Who directed Heritage of the Desert?
Heritage of the Desert (1939) was directed by Lesley Selander and stars Donald Woods, Evelyn Venable, Russell Hayden.