Wanderer of the Wasteland

Wanderer of the Wasteland

Photographed in Natural Colors

1924 · 60 min · ★ 8.0 · Western

Wanderer of the Wasteland is a 1924 American color silent Western film directed by Irvin Willat and starring Jack Holt, Noah Beery, and Billie Dove.

Directed by Irvin Willat · Written by George C. Hull

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