The Vanishing Pioneer

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The Vanishing Pioneer

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

1928

1h 0m

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Western

Overview

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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8 featured cast members

Starring

Jack Holt

Anthony Ballard / John Ballard

Sally Blane

June Shelby

William Powell

John Murdock

Fred Kohler

Sheriff Murdock

Guy Oliver

Mr. Shelby

Roscoe Karns

Ray Hearn

Tim Holt

John Ballard, Age 7

Marcia Manon

The Apron Woman

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Directed by: John Waters

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