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The Drifter

The Drifter

19340h 22m

Overview

Edited version of Randy Rides Alone. Jailed for murders he didn't commit, Randy escapes only to stumble into the den of the real murderers.

Directed by Harry L. Fraser
Written by Lindsley Parsons
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Top Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

Randy

Alberta Vaughn

Alberta Vaughn

Sally

George 'Gabby' Hayes

George 'Gabby' Hayes

Marvin Black

Yakima Canutt

Yakima Canutt

Henchman

Earl Dwire

Earl Dwire

Sheriff

Artie Ortego

Artie Ortego

Deputy Al

Tex Phelps

Tex Phelps

Deputy

Horace B. Carpenter

Horace B. Carpenter

Ed Rogers

Herman Hack

Herman Hack

Posse Rider

T

Tex Palmer

Henchman

About The Drifter

The Drifter is a western film released in 1934. Directed by Harry L. Fraser, it stars John Wayne, Alberta Vaughn, George 'Gabby' Hayes. Edited version of Randy Rides Alone. Jailed for murders he didn't commit, Randy escapes only to stumble into the den of the real murderers.

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