The Vanishing Frontier
“Days of Early California!”
Synopsis
Its 1850 and California is under ruthless military rule. Kirby Tornell's rancho has been taken over by soldiers and when two of Kirby's men are captured, he goes there to free them. He meets the General's daughter there and attracted to her, repeatedly returns to see her. Eventually he is captured and now his men must try and rescue him.
Top Cast
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Johnny Mack Brown
Kirby Tornell
Evalyn Knapp
Carol Winfield
Zasu Pitts
Aunt Sylvia
Raymond Hatton
Hornet O'Lowery
Ben Alexander
Lucien Winfield
J. Farrell MacDonald
Waco
Wallace MacDonald
Captain Roger Kearney
George Irving
General Winfield
Joyzelle Joyner
Dolores
Sam McDaniel
Whistlin' Zeke
Soledad Jiménez
Mama Valdez (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Rosen
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart Anthony
- Original Title
- The Vanishing Frontier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Rosen
Stuart Anthony
James S. Brown Jr.
Sam Jaffe
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Rosen
Director
Sam Jaffe
Producer
James S. Brown Jr.
Director of Photography
Stuart Anthony
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vanishing Frontier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vanishing Frontier about?
Its 1850 and California is under ruthless military rule. Kirby Tornell's rancho has been taken over by soldiers and when two of Kirby's men are captured, he goes there to free them. He meets the General's daughter there and attracted to her, repeatedly returns to see her. Eventually he is captured and now his men must try and rescue him.
Who directed The Vanishing Frontier?
The Vanishing Frontier was directed by Phil Rosen.
Who stars in The Vanishing Frontier?
The principal cast of The Vanishing Frontier includes Johnny Mack Brown, Evalyn Knapp, Zasu Pitts, Raymond Hatton, Ben Alexander.
When was The Vanishing Frontier released and how long is it?
The Vanishing Frontier was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vanishing Frontier?
The Vanishing Frontier holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).