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Desire in the Dust is a 1960 film made by 20th Century Fox, directed by William F. Claxton, and produced by Robert L. Lippert. The film stars Raymond Burr, Martha Hyer and Joan Bennett. The screenplay was written by Charles Lang, based on a novel by Harry Whittington.
Original Release
10/10/1960
US Release
10/10/1960
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Raymond Burr | Col. Ben Marquand |
| Martha Hyer | Melinda Marquand |
| Joan Bennett | Mrs. Marquand |
| Ken Scott | Lonnie Wilson |
| Brett Halsey | Dr. Ned Thomas |
| Edward Binns | Luke Connett |
| Margaret Field | Maude Wilson |
| Douglas Fowley | Zuba Wilson |
| Kelly Thordsen | Sheriff Wheaton |
| Rex Ingram | Burt Crane |
Directors
Writers
Harry Whittington, Charles Lang
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Raymond Burr | Col. Ben Marquand |
| Martha Hyer | Melinda Marquand |
| Joan Bennett | Mrs. Marquand |
| Ken Scott | Lonnie Wilson |
| Brett Halsey | Dr. Ned Thomas |
| Edward Binns | Luke Connett |
| Margaret Field | Maude Wilson |
| Douglas Fowley | Zuba Wilson |
| Kelly Thordsen | Sheriff Wheaton |
| Rex Ingram | Burt Crane |
| Jack Ging | Peter Marquand |
| Anne Helm | Cass Wilson |
| Irene Ryan | Nora Finney |
| Paul Baxley | Thurman Case |
| Robert Earle | Virgil |
| Patricia Snow | Nellie |
| Elmore Morgan | Conductor |
| Audrey Moore | Frank |
| Joseph Sidney Felps | Roy |
| Joe Paul Steiner | Deputy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Robert L. Lippert | Executive Producer |
| William F. Claxton | Producer |
| Harold E. Knox | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1961 | Golden Globe | Most Promising Newcomer - Male | Won |
