
The Vanishing Pioneer
Western
Overview
A western settlement of pioneer descendants is threatened with the loss of its water supply through the encroachments of nearby townspeople.
Top Cast


Jack Holt
Jack Holt
Anthony Ballard / John Ballard
Jack Holt
Anthony Ballard / John Ballard


Sally Blane
Sally Blane
June Shelby
Sally Blane
June Shelby


William Powell
William Powell
John Murdock
William Powell
John Murdock


Fred Kohler
Fred Kohler
Sheriff Murdock
Fred Kohler
Sheriff Murdock


Guy Oliver
Guy Oliver
Mr. Shelby
Guy Oliver
Mr. Shelby


Roscoe Karns
Roscoe Karns
Ray Hearn
Roscoe Karns
Ray Hearn


Tim Holt
Tim Holt
John Ballard, Age 7
Tim Holt
John Ballard, Age 7


Marcia Manon
Marcia Manon
The Apron Woman
Marcia Manon
The Apron Woman
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