The Vanishing Westerner (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1950, The Vanishing Westerner is a western film directed by Philip Ford, running about 60 minutes. “Here's A New Kind Of Thriller! Packed With Savage Action, Mystery And Chills” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Posing as wanted men, Chris and Waldorf get hired by Sanderson. He sends them to kill the Sheriff but puts blanks in their guns. When they arrive someone else shoots the Sheriff and Chris is blamed and jailed. The Sheriff's brother then incites the mob to hang Chris.
Who’s in it. The Vanishing Westerner stars Monte Hale as Chris Adams, Paul Hurst as Waldorf Worthington, Aline Towne as Barbara and Roy Barcroft as Sand Sanderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Vanishing Westerner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Vanishing Westerner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Vanishing Westerner 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 Westerner (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Vanishing Westerner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Vanishing Westerner worth watching?
- The Vanishing Westerner holds an audience score of 2.0 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 Westerner?
- The Vanishing Westerner stars Monte Hale, Paul Hurst, Aline Towne, Roy Barcroft and Arthur Space.
- When was The Vanishing Westerner released?
- The Vanishing Westerner was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.