"Desert Gold," a Zane Grey adaptation from the 1930s, presents a classic Western plot of greed, betrayal, and redemption. Mining engineer Randolph Gale and his sidekick Mortimer are hired to locate a hidden gold mine by the villainous Chet Kasedon. However, when Gale witnesses Kasedon's cruelty to Chief Moya, he switches sides, driven by a sense of justice. The film balances action with humor, particularly through Mortimer's antics, played by Robert Cummings in an early role. While the story moves briskly and offers exciting sequences, some find fault with Cummings' character, considering it too broadly written and acted. Nonetheless, "Desert Gold" stands as a solid entry in the Zane Grey series, offering an engaging blend of adventure and comedy for fans of classic Westerns.