Always slightly more adult than the competition, RKO's Tim Holt fine B-western series went out with a bang rather than the accustomed whimper. Although cheaply made, Desert Passage remains an evocative and exciting pocket Western complete with shootouts, hard riding, and such mystery elements as a deserted hotel, howling dogs, and strange bumps in the night. Holt and Mexican-accented sidekick Richard Martin are their usual stalwart selves -- the former all uncompromising decency, the latter foolhardily romantic -- but the real treat here is the supporting cast, RKO B-movie regulars all but allowed to play the mystery angle for all it is worth and with no holds barred.
Desert Passage (1952)
Directed by Lesley Selander
Genres - Western |
Release Date - May 13, 1952 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 62 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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