

The Vanishing Virginian
1942-02-01 · 97 min · ★ 7.2
The perineal District Attorney and conservative southern patriarch cherishes the old ways and does his best to adjust to change.
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- Directors
- Frank Borzage
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Frank MorganRobert Yancey
Kathryn GraysonRebecca Yancey
Spring ByingtonRosa Yancey
Johnny MitchellJames Weldon 'Shirley (as Douglass Newland)
Mark DanielsJack Holden
Elizabeth PattersonGrandma
Juanita QuigleyCaroline Yancey
Scotty BeckettJoel Yancey
Dickie JonesRobert Yancey, Jr.
Leigh WhipperUncle Josh
Louise BeaversAunt Emmeline
J.M. KerriganJohn Phelps
Harlan BriggsMr. Rogard
Katharine AlexanderMarcia MarshallTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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