The Vanishing Virginian (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, The Vanishing Virginian is a comedy and drama film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 97 minutes. “Heart-throbs, laughs, thrills in an American masterpiece!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The perineal District Attorney and conservative southern patriarch cherishes the old ways and does his best to adjust to change.
Who’s in it. The Vanishing Virginian stars Frank Morgan as Robert Yancey, Kathryn Grayson as Rebecca Yancey, Spring Byington as Rosa Yancey and Natalie Thompson as Margaret Yancey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Vanishing Virginian has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vanishing Virginian page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vanishing Virginian tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Vanishing Virginian (1942)?
- In US, The Vanishing Virginian is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Vanishing Virginian worth watching?
- The Vanishing Virginian holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Vanishing Virginian?
- The Vanishing Virginian stars Frank Morgan, Kathryn Grayson, Spring Byington, Natalie Thompson and Johnny Mitchell.
- When was The Vanishing Virginian released?
- The Vanishing Virginian was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.