Desert Patrol (film)

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Desert Patrol
Desert Patrol poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Sam Newfield
Screenplay by Fred Myton
Story byFred Myton
Produced by A. W. Hackel
Starring Bob Steele
Marion Weldon
Rex Lease
Ted Adams
Forrest Taylor
Budd Buster
CinematographyRobert E. Cline
Edited byRobert O. Crandall
Production
company
Distributed by Republic Pictures
Release date
  • June 6, 1938 (1938-06-06)
Running time
56 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Desert Patrol is a 1938 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield and written by Fred Myton. The film stars Bob Steele, Marion Weldon, Rex Lease, Ted Adams, Forrest Taylor and Budd Buster. The film was released on June 6, 1938, by Republic Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

After the death of a Ranger, Dave Austin is tasked by the Captain to conduct an investigation. To gather information, he assumes the identity of an outlaw and encounters Apache Joe, who he discovers is the perpetrator. Additionally, he becomes acquainted with Dan Drury, who facilitates money transfers between Apache Joe and his superior. Austin secures employment on Drury's ranch, but encounters difficulties when Drury's sister Jean exposes his true identity.

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References

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