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Drums of the Desert

NR

1927

65 minutes

Western

Overview

John Curry is a friend of the Navajos who fails in his attempts to keep the white man from exploiting the tribe's secret altars. Realizing that there is oil to be found on the reservation, evil Will Newton gains entry to the area by posing as a trail guide for Elias Manton, an archeologist, and his daughter Mary.

Top Cast

Warner Baxter headshot

Warner Baxter

John Curry

Marietta Millner headshot

Marietta Millner

Mary Manton

Ford Sterling headshot

Ford Sterling

Perkins

Wallace MacDonald headshot

Wallace MacDonald

Will Newton

Heinie Conklin headshot

Heinie Conklin

Hi-Lo

George Irving headshot

George Irving

Prof. Elias Manton

Bernard Siegel headshot

Bernard Siegel

Chief Brave Bear

Guy Oliver headshot

Guy Oliver

Indian Agent