The Drifter(1929)
"Down now - or we go together!" (original lobby card)
The Drifter Synopsis
Silent cowboy western starring Tom Mix, Bernard Bolden, Dorothy Dwan, Barney Furey, Albert J. Smith, and Ernest Wilson. Also, note that this is a "lost" film, which means that no surviving copies are thought to exist.
The Drifter (1929) is a action, adventure and western film directed by Robert De Lacey, released on March 18, 1929 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Tom Mix, Dorothy Dwan, Barney Furey and Albert J. Smith. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert De Lacey
- Writers:
- Oliver Drake, Robert De Lacey, George W. Pyper
- Cinematographer:
- Norman Devol
- Production:
- Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)
- Status:
- Released
The Drifter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Mix
as Tom McCall
Dorothy Dwan
as Ruth Martin
Barney Furey
as Happy Hogan
Albert J. Smith
as Pete Lawson (as Al Smith)
Frank Austin
as Seth Martin
Joe Rickson
as Hank
- Ernest Wilson
Ernest Wilson
as Uncle Abe
- Wynn Mace
Wynn Mace
as Henchman
Key crew
Directed by Robert De Lacey, written by Oliver Drake, Robert De Lacey and George W. Pyper.
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The Drifter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Drifter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Drifter online?
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Who stars in The Drifter?
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The main cast of The Drifter (1929) includes Tom Mix, Dorothy Dwan, Barney Furey, Albert J. Smith and Frank Austin. The film was directed by Robert De Lacey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Drifter released?
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The Drifter was released on March 18, 1929 and runs for 1h.
Is The Drifter worth watching?
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The Drifter (1929) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.