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The Vanishing American

The Vanishing American

Based on the novel by Zane Grey.

19554.01h 30m

Overview

A woman arrives in New Mexico to claim property she's inherited and receives an education in the greedy exploitation of the local Navajo.

Directed by Joseph Kane
Written by Zane Grey, Alan Le May
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Top Cast

Audrey Totter

Audrey Totter

Marion Warner

Scott Brady

Scott Brady

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Forrest Tucker

Forrest Tucker

Morgan

Jay Silverheels

Jay Silverheels

Beeteia

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

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Jim Davis

Jim Davis

Glendon

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

Jay Lord

John Dierkes

John Dierkes

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Glenn Strange

Glenn Strange

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James Millican

James Millican

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About The Vanishing American

The Vanishing American is a adventure, drama, western film released in 1955. Directed by Joseph Kane, it stars Audrey Totter, Scott Brady, Forrest Tucker. A woman arrives in New Mexico to claim property she's inherited and receives an education in the greedy exploitation of the local Navajo.

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