Desert Patrol (film)
# Desert Patrol (film)

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.

## 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.

## Cast

* Bob Steele as Dave Austin
* Marion Weldon as Jean Drury
* Rex Lease as Dan Drury
* Ted Adams as Apache Joe
* Forrest Taylor as Martin Rand
* Budd Buster as Hezi Watts
* Steve Clark as Captain
* Jack Ingram as Chet
* Julian Madison as Carson
