The Vanishing Riders (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1935, The Vanishing Riders is a western film directed by Robert F. Hill, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Sheriff Bill Jones, in the line of duty, kills outlaw Joe Land and adopts his young son, Tim. They come upon a former silver boomtown, reputed to be haunted, whose only inhabitant is Hiram McDuff, a friend of Bill's. Ranch owner Joan Stanley hires Bill and Tim. Her father has been killed by the gang of Wolf Larson. By mistake, McDuff hires the Larson gang on as ranch hands for Joan. They plan to steal the stock while Bill is away. Tim overhears the plot and informs Bill. Bill and Tim use ghost makeup, skeleton sheets (even outfitting their horses with skeleton-looking blankets) and tricks to rout the superstitious gang members...
Who’s in it. The Vanishing Riders stars Bill Cody as Bill Jones, Bill Cody Jr. as Tim Lang, Ethel Jackson as Joan Stanley and Hal Taliaferro as Wolf Lawson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Vanishing Riders has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vanishing Riders page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vanishing Riders tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vanishing Riders (1935)?
- In US, The Vanishing Riders is available to stream on Best Westerns Ever Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vanishing Riders worth watching?
- The Vanishing Riders holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vanishing Riders?
- The Vanishing Riders stars Bill Cody, Bill Cody Jr., Ethel Jackson, Hal Taliaferro and Donald Reed.
- When was The Vanishing Riders released?
- The Vanishing Riders was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.