

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.
Top Cast
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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
Robert De Lacey
Robert De Lacey, Randolph Bartlett, Oliver Drake, George W. Pyper
Norman Devol
Ted Cheesman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert De Lacey
Director
Norman Devol
Director of Photography
Ted Cheesman
Editor
Oliver Drake
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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.




















