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Desperate Trails

7.0192150mNRMovieWestern

Bart Carson is in love with Lou and even goes to jail to save Walter A. Walker, a man she says is her brother but who is really a husband who has deserted his wife and two children.

DirectorJohn Ford
WritersCourtney Ryley Cooper·Elliott J. Clawson

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Cast · Directed by John Ford

HCHarry Carey
Harry Carey
Bart Carson
IRIrene Rich
Irene Rich
Mrs. Walker
GSGeorgie Stone
Georgie Stone
Dannie Boy
ECEdward Coxen
Edward Coxen
Walter A. Walker
HF
Helen Field
Carrie
BMBarbara La Marr
Barbara La Marr
Lady Lou
GSGeorge Siegmann
George Siegmann
Sheriff Price
CICharles Inslee
Charles Inslee
Doc Higgins (as Charles E. Insley)
HJHarry Carey Jr.
Harry Carey Jr.
Young Baby (uncredited)

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Desperate Trails — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Desperate Trails?

Desperate Trails isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Desperate Trails on Netflix?

No, Desperate Trails is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Desperate Trails on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Desperate Trails isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Desperate Trails for free?

Desperate Trails isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Desperate Trails?

Desperate Trails hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 30, 1921. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.