The Vanishing Pioneer

The Vanishing Pioneer
Directed by John Waters
Written by J. Walter Ruben
John F. Goodrich
Ray Harris
Julian Johnson
Based on Golden Dreams by Zane Grey
Starring Jack Holt
Sally Blane
William Powell
Cinematography Charles Schoenbaum
Edited by Doris Drought
Production
company
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date
 June 23, 1928
Running time
 60 minutes
Country United States
Languages Silent
English intertitles

The Vanishing Pioneer is a 1928 American silent Western film directed by John Waters and starring Jack Holt, Sally Blane and William Powell. Holt's son, Tim makes his screen debut in this film The film is now lost. It is based on a story by Zane Grey. Parts of the film were shot in Zion National Park and Springdale, Utah.

Plot

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.

Cast