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The Vanishing Pioneer

The Vanishing Pioneer

Come adventure with these rugged trail blazers in a story of the golden west that's truly different.

1928•1h 0m•9.0/10
Western

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9.0/10(1)

A western settlement of pioneer descendants is threatened with the loss of its water supply through the encroachments of nearby townspeople.

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Production

Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation, Paramount Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Jack Holt

Jack Holt

Anthony Ballard / John Ballard

Sally Blane

Sally Blane

June Shelby

William Powell

William Powell

John Murdock

Fred Kohler

Fred Kohler

Sheriff Murdock

Guy Oliver

Guy Oliver

Mr. Shelby

Roscoe Karns

Roscoe Karns

Ray Hearn

Tim Holt

Tim Holt

John Ballard, Age 7

Marcia Manon

Marcia Manon

The Apron Woman

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