

The Vanishing Rider
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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January 16, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Krusada, George H. Plympton, William Lord Wright
- Original Title
- The Vanishing Rider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Taylor
Carl Krusada, George H. Plympton, William Lord Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Krusada
Writer
George H. Plympton
Writer
Ray Taylor
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vanishing Rider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vanishing Rider about?
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.
Who directed The Vanishing Rider?
The Vanishing Rider was directed by Ray Taylor.
Who stars in The Vanishing Rider?
The principal cast of The Vanishing Rider includes William Desmond, Ethlyne Clair, Nelson McDowell, Bud Osborne, Boris Karloff.
When was The Vanishing Rider released and how long is it?
The Vanishing Rider was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 3h 20m.




















