Pecos Jones — Red Desert Character Profile

About Pecos Jones

The central protagonist of the 1949 Western, portrayed by Don 'Red' Barry. As the lead in a Texas manhunt narrative, he likely serves as a rugged cowboy, rancher, or lawman driving the film's primary conflict and action sequences.

Pecos Jones — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Don 'Red' Barry

Appears in

Red Desert (1949)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (6)

• Pecos Jones — Narrative Historical Reference — President Ulysses S. Grant (Joseph Crehan)

  Grant appears briefly to anchor the film in its historical era.

• Pecos Jones — Social Background Support — Bob Horn (John Cason)

  Bob appears in peripheral scenes supporting the main plot.

• Pecos Jones — Alliance Sidekick Role — Sparky Jackson (Byron Foulger)

  Sparky assists the protagonist in a supporting capacity.

• Pecos Jones — Social Moral Authority — Deacon Smith (Jack Holt)

  Deacon provides moral grounding within the community.

• Pecos Jones — Romantic Interest — Hazel Carter (Margia Dean)

  Hazel functions as the romantic focal point for the protagonist.

• Pecos Jones — Professional Co-Starring Leads — John Williams (Tom Neal)

  Both actors are listed as the central leads of the film.

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More characters from Red Desert

• John Williams (Tom Neal)
• Deacon Smith (Jack Holt)
• Hazel Carter (Margia Dean)
• Bartender (George Slocum)
• President Ulysses S. Grant (Joseph Crehan)
• Narrator (voice) (uncredited) (Reed Hadley)
• Sparky Jackson (Byron Foulger)
• Bob Horn (John Cason)
• Colonel (Tom London)
• Barton (Mike Ragan)
• Hank - Stage Driver (Hank Bell)