

The Drifter
1932-01-10 · 71 min · ★ 6.0
A man known as The Drifter returns home to his cabin in the woods and winds up getting involved with an escaped convict, a gunfighter, lumber company rivals, mysterious family ties and murder.
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- Directors
- William A. O'Connor
- Production companies
- Willis Kent Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
William FarnumThe Drifter
Noah BeeryJohn McNary
Phyllis BarringtonBonnie McNary
Charles SellonWhitey
Russell HoptonMontana
Ann BrodyMarie
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