Vanishing Trails
Synopsis
A 15-chapter Western serial. The serial involves the mystery of the murder of William Stillman (Wells) and the finding of the heir to his fortune. Silent Joe (Farnum) arrives in an effort to discover the murderer and prove that he is the true heir. He and the heroine Lou (Anderson) have their adventures in the mountainous terrain with its "vanishing trails." They are aided by The Shadow (Orlamond), a demented scientist with his trained dog, and several remarkable, death-dealing inventions.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leon De La Mothe
- Screenplay & Story
- William E. Wing
- Original Title
- Vanishing Trails
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 3h 45m
- Production Studios
- Canyon Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leon De La Mothe
William E. Wing
William Nicholas Selig
Department Leadership Roster
Leon De La Mothe
Director
William E. Wing
Writer
William Nicholas Selig
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vanishing Trails
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What is Vanishing Trails about?
A 15-chapter Western serial. The serial involves the mystery of the murder of William Stillman (Wells) and the finding of the heir to his fortune. Silent Joe (Farnum) arrives in an effort to discover the murderer and prove that he is the true heir. He and the heroine Lou (Anderson) have their adventures in the mountainous terrain with its "vanishing trails." They are aided by The Shadow (Orlamond), a demented scientist with his trained dog, and several remarkable, death-dealing inventions.
Who directed Vanishing Trails?
Vanishing Trails was directed by Leon De La Mothe.
Who stars in Vanishing Trails?
The principal cast of Vanishing Trails includes Franklyn Farnum, Mary Anderson, Duke R. Lee, Harry Lonsdale, Vester Pegg.
When was Vanishing Trails released and how long is it?
Vanishing Trails was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 3h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Vanishing Trails?
Vanishing Trails holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).