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Heritage of the Desert

1939·Movie
1h 13min·NR
65
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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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.
Classic WesternRomanceFamilyRedemptionEarly CinemaBlack and WhiteGood vs Evil1930sAmerican West

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Is Heritage of the Desert worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Heritage of the Desert rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Heritage of the Desert?

1 h 13 min

Heritage of the Desert runs 1 h 13 min.

What language is Heritage of the Desert in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Heritage of the Desert?

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