The Vanishing Virginian (1942): Cast
The Vanishing Virginian is a 1942 comedy drama directed by Frank Borzage, starring Frank Morgan as Robert Yancey, Scotty Beckett and Spring Byington. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Vanishing Virginian About?
The premise of The Vanishing Virginian without spoilers.
Mixing romance, comedy and suspense, this American classic centers on a staunch Southern patriarch who also serves as the district attorney. Proud of the old ways, he is forced to confront the inevitable changes reshaping his world, creating heartfelt stakes, laughs and thrills.
The Vanishing Virginian Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to lysander
- reference to achilles
- virginia
- virginian
- reference to napoleon
- reference to romulus and remus
- soprano
- racial stereotype
- black stereotype
- justice
- reference to thomas jefferson
- reference to ben hur
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- reference to hector
- reference to hades the greek deity
- mammy character
- black servant
- desk ink well
- song
- singing
- family name in title
- state name in title
- damsel in distress
- deception
- show business
- vindication
- reprisal
- retribution
- morality play
- resolvement
- farming
- home coming
- father daughter relationship
- original author as character
- women's suffrage
- trial
- train
- social custom
- singer
- servant
- retirement
- prohibition
- murder
- minister
- marriage
- marriage proposal
- lynchburg virginia
- lawyer
- judge
- jealousy
- jail
The Vanishing Virginian Cast & Characters
Frank Morgan leads the cast as Robert Yancey, with Scotty Beckett as Joel Yancey and Spring Byington as Rosa Yancey. Directed by Frank Borzage; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Borzage
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Frank Morgan as Robert Yancey -
Scotty Beckett as Joel Yancey -
Spring Byington as Rosa Yancey -
Dickie Jones as Robert Yancey, Jr.
Also Starring in The Vanishing Virginian
· 11 more- Leigh Whipper Uncle Josh
- Louise Beavers Aunt Emmeline
- Elizabeth Patterson Grandma
- J.M. Kerrigan John Phelps
- Harlan Briggs Mr. Rogard
- Katharine Alexander Marcia Marshall
- Mark Daniels Jack Holden
- Kathryn Grayson Rebecca Yancey
- Juanita Quigley Caroline Yancey
- Johnny Mitchell James Weldon 'Shirley (as Douglass Newland)
- Natalie Thompson Margaret Yancey
More from Frank Borzage
More films directed by Frank Borzage, best-rated first: Desire, The Big Fisherman, China Doll and Moonrise.
Cars in The Vanishing Virginian
1 car on screen: the 1910 Stanley Model 70.
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1910 Stanley Model 70
The Vanishing Virginian Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Um Cavalheiro do Sul” and “Un caballero del sur”.
- Also known as
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- Um Cavalheiro do Sul
- Un caballero del sur
- Snurriga familjen
- Au temps des tulipes
- 消失的弗吉尼亚人
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The Vanishing Virginian FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Vanishing Virginian, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Vanishing Virginian?
The Vanishing Virginian runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Vanishing Virginian released?
The Vanishing Virginian was released on January 23, 1942.
Who directed The Vanishing Virginian?
The Vanishing Virginian was directed by Frank Borzage.
More films by Frank Borzage Who is in the cast of The Vanishing Virginian?
The Vanishing Virginian stars Frank Morgan as Robert Yancey, Scotty Beckett as Joel Yancey and Spring Byington as Rosa Yancey, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Vanishing Virginian have a post-credit scene?
No. The Vanishing Virginian has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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