Heritage of the Desert (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1939, Heritage of the Desert is a western film directed by Lesley Selander, running about 73 minutes. “Zane Grey's pen... again sends a devil-may-care youth... on an exciting trail of adventure and romance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Heritage of the Desert stars Donald Woods as John Abbott, Evelyn Venable as Miriam Naab, Russell Hayden as David Naab and Robert Barrat as Andrew Naab, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Heritage of the Desert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heritage of the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heritage of the Desert tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heritage of the Desert (1939)?
- In US, Heritage of the Desert is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heritage of the Desert worth watching?
- Heritage of the Desert holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heritage of the Desert?
- Heritage of the Desert stars Donald Woods, Evelyn Venable, Russell Hayden, Robert Barrat and Sidney Toler.
- When was Heritage of the Desert released?
- Heritage of the Desert was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.