The Vanishing Rider_
William Desmond plays Jim Davis, a secret service agent by day and masked avenger by night. Ethlyne Clair provided feminine appeal, while Bud Osborne, as the notorious Butch Bradley, and a young Boris Karloff took care of the villainy.
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William Desmond, Ethlyne Clair, Nelson McDowell
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Year context
The Vanishing Rider was released 98 years ago in 1928.
Overview
William Desmond plays Jim Davis, a secret service agent by day and masked avenger by night. Ethlyne Clair provided feminine appeal, while Bud Osborne, as the...
The Vanishing Rider is a Western film with a runtime of 3h 20m.
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What is The Vanishing Rider about?
William Desmond plays Jim Davis, a secret service agent by day and masked avenger by night. Ethlyne Clair provided feminine appeal, while Bud Osborne, as the notorious Butch Bradley, and a young Boris Karloff took care of the villainy.
How long is The Vanishing Rider?
The Vanishing Rider has a runtime of 200 minutes (3h 20m).
Who stars in The Vanishing Rider?
The cast of The Vanishing Rider includes William Desmond, Ethlyne Clair, Nelson McDowell, Bud Osborne, Boris Karloff.
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Western