Painted Desert (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1938, Painted Desert is a romance and western film directed by David Howard, running about 58 minutes. “Desperate Men at Death Grips For Spoils that Mean Wealth to the Victors!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cowboy and a bandit face off over possession of a valuable mine.
Who’s in it. Painted Desert stars George O’Brien as Bob McVey, Laraine Day as Carol Banning, Ray Whitley as Steve and Stanley Fields as Bill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Painted Desert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Painted Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Painted Desert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Painted Desert (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Painted Desert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Painted Desert worth watching?
- Painted Desert holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Painted Desert?
- Painted Desert stars George O’Brien, Laraine Day, Ray Whitley, Stanley Fields and Maude Allen.
- When was Painted Desert released?
- Painted Desert was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.