Movie: The Vanishing Pioneer

Top 8 Billed 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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  • Overview

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

  • Release Date

    1928-06-23

  • Average

    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
  • Tagline

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

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