The Vanishing Pioneer (1928)
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Directors
John Waters
Cast
Jack Holt
The story
A settlement of descendants of historical pioneers is threatened when their water supply is cut off by the large town that is growing nearby. The settlers are led by a rancher who battles back against the corrupt political leadership of the townspeople.
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Western film
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