Spawn of the Desert (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 9

Released in 1923, Spawn of the Desert is a drama and western film directed by Louis King, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Guiding two covered wagons along a desert trail, Duke Steele meets and befriends Sam Le Saint, a mysterious hermit who is searching for a former partner who destroyed his home and ran away with his wife and infant daughter eighteen years earlier. Later, the two men ride into a mining camp controlled by Silver Sleed, who runs a gambling place. Duke is smitten by beautiful young Nola "Luck" Sleed, and learns that she is the gambler's daughter. Silver Sleed also happens to be the man that Sam Le Saint is searching for. Sam, who is dying, kills Sleed, and Duke learns that Luck is Sam's long-lost daughter.
Who’s in it. Spawn of the Desert stars William Fairbanks as Duke Steele, Florence Gilbert as Nola 'Luck' Sleed, P. Dempsey Tabler as Silver Sleed and Al Hart as Sam Le Saint.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Spawn of the Desert sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spawn of the Desert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spawn of the Desert tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spawn of the Desert (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spawn of the Desert change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spawn of the Desert worth watching?
- Spawn of the Desert holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Spawn of the Desert?
- Spawn of the Desert stars William Fairbanks, Florence Gilbert, P. Dempsey Tabler and Al Hart.
- When was Spawn of the Desert released?
- Spawn of the Desert was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.