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Cast
Frank Morgan
as Robert Yancey
Kathryn Grayson
as Rebecca Yancey
Spring Byington
as Rosa Yancey
Natalie Thompson
as Margaret Yancey
Johnny Mitchell
as James Weldon 'Shirley (as Douglass Newland)
Mark Daniels
as Jack Holden
Elizabeth Patterson
as Grandma
Juanita Quigley
as Caroline Yancey
Scotty Beckett
as Joel Yancey
Dickie Jones
as Robert Yancey, Jr.
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1942
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes3
DirectorFrank Borzage
WritersJan Fortune
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Vanishing Virginian
About The Vanishing Virginian
The perineal District Attorney and conservative southern patriarch cherishes the old ways and does his best to adjust to change.
Directed by Frank Borzage, The Vanishing Virginian leans on a strong ensemble — Frank Morgan, Kathryn Grayson, Spring Byington — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1942.
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