The Vanishing West(1928)
A boy's father is an unjustly accused fugitive, and the boy's scheming uncle plots to become the youngster's guardian and take over the family fortune.
Movie: The Vanishing West
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Jack Marvin
Betty Kincaid
Jim Marvin
Steve Marvin
Jack Trent
Long Collins
Wally Lee
Mrs. Kincaid
Robert Lee
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A boy's father is an unjustly accused fugitive, and the boy's scheming uncle plots to become the youngster's guardian and take over the family fortune.
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1928-10-15
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