The Vanishing American

"Based on the novel by Zane Grey."

Nov 17 1955 Approved 1h 30m
Adventure, Drama, Western

A woman arrives in New Mexico to claim property she's inherited and receives an education in the greedy exploitation of the local Navajo.

Plot

Marion Warner inherits a piece of land in the New Mexico desert and arrives to determine her best course of action with the property. She is initially determined to have the Navaho Indians who are living on the land run off, but encounters stiff resistance from local high-roller Morgan and his toady Blucher. Marion meets Morgan's enemy, Blandy, a Navaho with an education and a sophisticated outlook. Blandy helps Marion see how the Indians have been exploited and pitted against one another by venal white traders like Morgan. Together they plot to overcome Morgan's plans.

Written by

Alan Le May, Zane Grey

Directed by

Joseph Kane

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
140
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA