The Desert Trail (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1935, The Desert Trail is an action and western film directed by Lewis D. Collins, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. Rodeo star John Scott and his gambler friend Kansas Charlie are wrongly accused of armed robbery. They leave town as fast as they can to go looking for their own suspects in Poker City.
Who’s in it. The Desert Trail stars John Wayne as John Scott / John Jones, Mary Kornman as Anne, Paul Fix as Jim and Eddy Chandler as Kansas Charlie / Rev. Harry Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Desert Trail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Starz and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Desert Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Desert Trail tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Desert Trail (1935)?
- In US, The Desert Trail is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Desert Trail worth watching?
- The Desert Trail holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Desert Trail?
- The Desert Trail stars John Wayne, Mary Kornman, Paul Fix, Eddy Chandler and Carmen Laroux.
- When was The Desert Trail released?
- The Desert Trail was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.