The Drifter 1932
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Director
- William A. O'Connor
- Network
- Willis Kent Productions
- Where to Stream
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What is The Drifter?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1932
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 71 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 10, 1932
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Willis Kent Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Western
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 3 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~71 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Willis Kent Productions
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Title: The Drifter
Year: 1932
Director: William A. O'Connor
Genre: Drama, Western, American pre-Code drama film
Release Date: 01/10/1932 (US)
Runtime: 1h 11m
Plot: 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.
Draft 1: The Drifter is a 1932 American pre-Code drama film directed by William A. O'Connor. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 11 minutes. It was released in the United States on January 10, 1932. Classified as both a drama and a western, the story follows a man known as The Drifter. Upon returning home to his cabin in the woods, he becomes involved in several conflicts
Should you watch it?
“A man returns to his woodland cabin only to be ensnared in a web of dangerous conflicts.”
- It features a dense plot involving rivalries and mysterious family connections.
- The film captures the distinct aesthetic of 1932 pre-Code cinema.
- It offers a classic western-drama narrative centered on a mysterious protagonist.
- The runtime and pacing may feel dated to viewers accustomed to modern cinematic structures.
Watch it if you enjoy early 1930s western dramas featuring complex character entanglements.
This is a pre-Code drama with a runtime of one hour and eleven minutes that maintains a serious tone.
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Streaming availability for this 1932 film varies by region and platform; check your local digital movie databases for current listings.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of early cinema who appreciate pre-Code western dramas and mystery-driven narratives.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and eleven minutes.
What is the primary genre of this movie?
The Drifter is categorized as a drama and western film.
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