The Vanishing West
Synopsis
A boy's father is an unjustly accused fugitive, and the boy's scheming uncle plots to become the youngster's guardian and take over the family fortune.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Wyndham Gittens
- Original Title
- The Vanishing West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Mascot Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Wyndham Gittens
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Wyndham Gittens
Writer
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 The Vanishing West
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What is The Vanishing West about?
A boy's father is an unjustly accused fugitive, and the boy's scheming uncle plots to become the youngster's guardian and take over the family fortune.
Who directed The Vanishing West?
The Vanishing West was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Vanishing West?
The principal cast of The Vanishing West includes Jack Perrin, Eileen Sedgwick, Jack Dougherty, Yakima Canutt, Leo D. Maloney.
When was The Vanishing West released and how long is it?
The Vanishing West was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vanishing West?
The Vanishing West holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).