---
title: "The Drifter"
year: 1944
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-drifter-1944"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 335932
imdb_id: "tt0036779"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 62
community_rating: 8.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Drifter (1944) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-drifter-1944

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Drifter is a film first released in 1944. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by PRC, Sigmund Neufeld Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-drifter-1944#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sam Newfield
- **Networks / Studios**: PRC, Sigmund Neufeld Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Buster Crabbe** as *Billy Carson / Drifter Davis*
- **Al St. John** as *Fuzzy Q. Jones*
- **Carol Parker** as *Sally Dawson*
- **Jack Ingram** as *Dirk Trent*
- **Jimmy Aubrey** as *Sheriff Perkins*
- **Slim Whitaker** as *Marshal Hodges*
- **Ray Bennett** as *Simms*
- **Kermit Maynard** as *Jack*
- **Roy Brent** as *Sam*
- **George Chesebro** as *Blackie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch The Drifter?
Streaming availability for The Drifter varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is The Drifter worth watching?
The Drifter holds a community rating of 8.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Drifter and when was it released?
The Drifter is a feature film with a runtime of 62 minutes. It was released in 1944. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Drifter?
The Drifter was directed by Sam Newfield.

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