The Vanishing Rider (1928)
Overview
William Desmond plays Jim Davis, a secret service agent by day and masked avenger by night. Ethlyne Clair provided feminine appeal, while Bud Osborne, as the notorious Butch Bradley, and a young Boris Karloff took care of the villainy.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.112 |
Directed By
Ray Taylor
TOP CAST
William Desmond
Jim Davis / The Vanishing Rider
Ethlyne Clair
Mary Allen
Nelson McDowell
Pop Smith
Bud Osborne
Butch Bradley
Boris Karloff
The Villain
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