The Vanishing Virginian
“Heart-throbs, laughs, thrills in an American masterpiece!”
Synopsis
The perineal District Attorney and conservative southern patriarch cherishes the old ways and does his best to adjust to change.
Top Cast
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Frank Morgan
Robert Yancey
Kathryn Grayson
Rebecca Yancey
Spring Byington
Rosa Yancey
Natalie Thompson
Margaret Yancey
Johnny Mitchell
James Weldon 'Shirley (as Douglass Newland)
Mark Daniels
Jack Holden
Elizabeth Patterson
Grandma
Juanita Quigley
Caroline Yancey
Scotty Beckett
Joel Yancey
Dickie Jones
Robert Yancey, Jr.
Leigh Whipper
Uncle Josh
Louise Beavers
Aunt Emmeline
J.M. Kerrigan
John Phelps
Harlan Briggs
Mr. Rogard
Katharine Alexander
Marcia Marshall
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Fortune
- Original Title
- The Vanishing Virginian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Jan Fortune, Rebecca Yancey Williams
Charles Lawton Jr.
James E. Newcom
Edwin H. Knopf
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Jan Fortune
Screenplay
Edwin H. Knopf
Producer
James E. Newcom
Editor
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Vanishing Virginian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Vanishing Virginian about?
The perineal District Attorney and conservative southern patriarch cherishes the old ways and does his best to adjust to change.
Who directed The Vanishing Virginian?
The Vanishing Virginian was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Vanishing Virginian?
The principal cast of The Vanishing Virginian includes Frank Morgan, Kathryn Grayson, Spring Byington, Natalie Thompson, Johnny Mitchell.
When was The Vanishing Virginian released and how long is it?
The Vanishing Virginian was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is The Vanishing Virginian based on a book or true story?
The Vanishing Virginian is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Rebecca Yancey Williams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Vanishing Virginian?
The Vanishing Virginian holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).