Review of Red Desert

Red Desert (1949)
9/10
Unique western with atmospheric background organ music
1 December 2012
I saw this very unique western on TV as a kid (1950s), and it is one of the few movies that stuck with me all this time. Two things stood out - the lack of dialog and I was mesmerized by the background organ music. I know little about the story, other than it was an extended chase, but the atmosphere held me throughout. Other reviewers have indicated that it's a decent story with some surprises at the end.

Red Barry was a different kind of western hero, a tough little guy who didn't smile much. I've been a fan of his ever since, and always enjoyed coming across him in so many TV series. Would love to see Red Desert again, and would buy it if available.
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