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9.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb19291h 0mUnited States of America

The Drifter

“"Down now - or we go together!" (original lobby card)”

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.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 18, 1929

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Robert De Lacey
Screenplay & Story
Robert De Lacey, Randolph Bartlett, Oliver Drake, George W. Pyper
Original Title
The Drifter
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Film Booking Offices of America (FBO)

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Robert De Lacey

Screenplay & Story

Robert De Lacey, Randolph Bartlett, Oliver Drake, George W. Pyper

Director of Photography

Norman Devol

Film Editing

Ted Cheesman

Department Leadership Roster

Robert De Lacey

Director

Norman Devol

Director of Photography

Ted Cheesman

Editor

Oliver Drake

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Drifter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drifter

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Drifter about?

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.

Who directed The Drifter?

The Drifter was directed by Robert De Lacey.

Who stars in The Drifter?

The principal cast of The Drifter includes Tom Mix, Dorothy Dwan, Barney Furey, Albert J. Smith, Frank Austin.

When was The Drifter released and how long is it?

The Drifter was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.