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The Vanishing Pioneer

  • 19281928
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
21
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The Vanishing Pioneer (1928)
  • Western
A western settlement of pioneer descendants is threatened with the loss of its water supply through the encroachments of nearby townspeople. Rancher John Ballard leads the settlers in their ... Read allA western settlement of pioneer descendants is threatened with the loss of its water supply through the encroachments of nearby townspeople. Rancher John Ballard leads the settlers in their fight against a self-appointed committee consisting of corrupt politician John Murdock and... Read allA western settlement of pioneer descendants is threatened with the loss of its water supply through the encroachments of nearby townspeople. Rancher John Ballard leads the settlers in their fight against a self-appointed committee consisting of corrupt politician John Murdock and his brother, a crooked sheriff, who are determined to acquire the water rights by force. ... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
21
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  • Director
    • John Waters
  • Writers
    • John F. Goodrich(adaptation)
    • Zane Grey(novel "Golden Dreams")
    • Ray Harris(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Jack Holt
    • Sally Blane
    • William Powell
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  • Director
    • John Waters
  • Writers
    • John F. Goodrich(adaptation)
    • Zane Grey(novel "Golden Dreams")
    • Ray Harris(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Jack Holt
    • Sally Blane
    • William Powell
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    • 1User review
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    The Vanishing Pioneer (1928)
    Jack Holt and Tim Holt in The Vanishing Pioneer (1928)
    Fred Kohler, J. Walter Ruben, and John Waters in The Vanishing Pioneer (1928)
    Roscoe Karns, Fred Kohler, J. Walter Ruben, and John Waters in The Vanishing Pioneer (1928)
    William Powell, Sally Blane, Jack Holt, Roscoe Karns, and Fred Kohler in The Vanishing Pioneer (1928)
    The Vanishing Pioneer (1928)
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    Jack Holt
    Jack Holt
    • Anthony Ballardas Anthony Ballard…
    Sally Blane
    Sally Blane
    • June Shelbyas June Shelby
    William Powell
    William Powell
    • John Murdockas John Murdock
    Fred Kohler
    Fred Kohler
    • Sheriff Murdockas Sheriff Murdock
    Guy Oliver
    Guy Oliver
    • Mr. Shelbyas Mr. Shelby
    Roscoe Karns
    Roscoe Karns
    • Ray Hearnas Ray Hearn
    Tim Holt
    Tim Holt
    • John Ballard, Age 7as John Ballard, Age 7
    Marcia Manon
    • The Apron Womanas The Apron Woman
    • Director
      • John Waters
    • Writers
      • John F. Goodrich(adaptation)
      • Zane Grey(novel "Golden Dreams")
      • Ray Harris(adaptation)
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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Tim Holt.
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    The Vanishing Pioneer (1928) --- Lost Silent Western ?
    A western settlement of pioneer descendants is threatened with the loss of its water supply through the encroachments of nearby townspeople. Rancher John Ballard ( Jack Holt ) leads the settlers in their fight against a self-appointed committee consisting of corrupt politician John Murdock ( William Powell ) and his brother ( Fred Kohler ), a crooked sheriff, who are determined to acquire the water rights by force. Arrested when a rancher shot by Murdock dies, Ballard is temporarily banished. He returns, extracts a confession from Murdock, then shoots him when he tries to escape. After the ranchers have won back their water rights, a well-meaning mayor convinces them of the town's needs, offering to pay for the land. The ranchers sacrifice their homes and move on by covered-wagon train.

    This 1928 western was produced by Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation and starred Jack Holt and William Powell. Tragically, it now remains a lost silent film.
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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1928 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • När sista skottet föll
    • Production company
      • Paramount Famous Lasky Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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