The Vanishing Pioneer

Jun 23, 1928

1h 0m

★ 0.0

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

Overview

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

Genres

Western

Production Companies

Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation

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Cast

Anthony Ballard / John Ballard

Jack Holt

June Shelby

Sally Blane

John Murdock

William Powell

Sheriff Murdock

Fred Kohler

Mr. Shelby

Guy Oliver

Ray Hearn

Roscoe Karns

John Ballard, Age 7

Tim Holt

The Apron Woman

Marcia Manon

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