The Vanishing Rider(1928)
The Vanishing Rider Synopsis
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.
The Vanishing Rider (1928) is a western film directed by Ray Taylor, released on January 16, 1928 with a runtime of 3h 20m. It stars William Desmond, Ethlyne Clair, Nelson McDowell and Bud Osborne. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Taylor
- Writers:
- George H. Plympton, William Lord Wright, Carl Krusada
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Vanishing Rider Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Desmond
as Jim Davis / The Vanishing Rider
Ethlyne Clair
as Mary Allen
Nelson McDowell
as Pop Smith
Bud Osborne
as Butch Bradley
Boris Karloff
as The Villain
Key crew
Directed by Ray Taylor, written by George H. Plympton, William Lord Wright and Carl Krusada.
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The Vanishing Rider Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Vanishing Rider – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Vanishing Rider?
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The main cast of The Vanishing Rider (1928) includes William Desmond, Ethlyne Clair, Nelson McDowell, Bud Osborne and Boris Karloff. The film was directed by Ray Taylor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Vanishing Rider released?
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The Vanishing Rider was released on January 16, 1928 and runs for 3h 20m.
Is The Vanishing Rider worth watching?
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The Vanishing Rider (1928) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.