| The Vanishing Pioneer | |
| Director: | John Waters |
| Based On: | Golden Dreams by Zane Grey |
| Starring: | Jack Holt Sally Blane William Powell |
| Cinematography: | Charles Schoenbaum |
| Editing: | Doris Drought |
| Studio: | Paramount Pictures |
| Distributor: | Paramount Pictures |
| Runtime: | 60 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | 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[1] [2] The film is now lost.[3] [4] It is based on a story by Zane Grey. Parts of the film were shot in Zion National Park and Springdale, Utah.[5]
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.