The Vanishing Virginian
The Book and Movie based on the life of
Robert Davis Yancey
MGM 1941
Producer: Edwin H. Knopf
Director: Frank Borzage
Screenplay: Jan Fortune (based on the novel by
Rebecca Yancey Williams)
Musical Score: Dave Snell
Song Score: various
Art Direction: Cedric Gibbons, William Ferrari
Set Decoration: Edwin B. Willis
Gowns: Kalloch
Men's Costumes: Gile Steele
Sound: Douglas Shearer
Cinematography: Charles Lawton
Film Editing: James E. Newcom
This is a warm, humorous and sentimental film, based on
Rebecca Yancy Williams' memoir of her family in small-town Virginia, circa
1905-1929. The essence of the story is centered on her father, Colonel Bob, and
his life long public service. The film also lightly and humorously delves into
the issues of the time, i.e. prohibition and women's suffrage. What makes this
film a winner for me, is the fine acting of Frank Morgan as Colonel Robert Yancy,
and Spring Byington as his wife. Well directed by Frank Borzage, and with MGM
topnotch production values, it's worth a look, if sentimental films appeal to
you.
Actors in the movie:
(Note Frank Morgan was the wizard in the "Wizard of Oz)
Photos of the Actors
