"Desert Killer" was nominated for Best Short Film, One Reel--so it could be assumed it's a pretty good picture. After seeing it, I am not so sure. When the film began, I was surprised to see that it was made in color--something unusual for a live action short back in 1952. The film looks a lot like a high quality home movie--not just in style but because the film has no sound--just narration and a few sound effects which were added later. The story is about a mountain lion which is being hunted by hunters since it's preying on their livestock. Hunters might enjoy watching the film--others might feel sorry for the animal. Regardless, it just didn't seem all that interesting and the narration was, at times, a bit too much. Perhaps it was a slow year at the Oscars.