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The Vanishing Rider
The Vanishing Rider

The Vanishing Rider

Genres

Western

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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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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

200 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

16 January 1928

Country

United States of America

Cast

William Desmond

William Desmond

Jim Davis / The Vanishing Rider

Ethlyne Clair

Ethlyne Clair

Mary Allen

Nelson McDowell

Nelson McDowell

Pop Smith

Bud Osborne

Bud Osborne

Butch Bradley

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

The Villain

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