Storyline
Sam Higgins, a grocery clerk, sends his invalid wife, her mother, and their baby to Arizona, hoping the desert climate will improve her failing health. The family rents a cottage owned by John Hecker, a stern railroad superintendent. However, they soon find themselves unable to pay the rent. Hecker threatens them with eviction, demanding they pay immediately or leave the premises. Desperate, they write to Sam for help. The film concludes with Sam attempting to secure the funds to save his family from being stranded in the desert.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Walter Edwards
'Big Jim' Dougherty
Jerome Storm
Sam Higgins
Leona Hutton
Mary Higgins
Fanny Midgley
Mary's Mother
Roy Laidlaw
John Hecker
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cross in the Desert was released on November 25, 1914.
The runtime of The Cross in the Desert is 20m.
The Cross in the Desert is a Drama movie.
The Cross in the Desert has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Cross in the Desert is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Cross in the Desert was directed by Walter Edwards.
The main cast of The Cross in the Desert includes Walter Edwards, Jerome Storm, Leona Hutton.
The Cross in the Desert is originally in English.