The Arkansas Traveler (1938)
The Arkansas Traveler (1938), directed by Alfred Santell, starring Bob Burns and Fay Bainter.
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Synopsis
The Arkansas Traveler, an itinerant printer, returns to a small town to help save The Daily Record, a newspaper started by Mr. Allen, an old friend who is now deceased.
- Leo ToverCinematography
- Alfred SantellDirector
- Paul WeatherwaxEditing
- George M. ArthurProducer
About the film
The Arkansas Traveler is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Alfred Santell and written by Viola Brothers Shore and George Sessions Perry. The film stars Bob Burns, Fay Bainter, John Beal, Jean Parker, Lyle Talbot and Irvin S. Cobb. The film was released on October 14, 1938, by Paramount Pictures.
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The Arkansas Traveler is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Alfred Santell and written by Viola Brothers Shore and George Sessions Perry. The film stars Bob Burns, Fay Bainter, John Beal, Jean Parker, Lyle Talbot and Irvin S. Cobb. The film was released on October 14, 1938, by Paramount Pictures.
Plot
The Arkansas Traveler, an itinerant printer, returns to a small town to help save a newspaper started by his friend who has died.
Cast
Bob Burns as The Arkansas Traveler
Fay Bainter as Mrs. Martha Allen
John Beal as John 'Johnnie' Daniels
Jean Parker as Judy Allen
Lyle Talbot as Matt Collins
Irvin S. Cobb as Town Constable
Dickie Moore as Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Allen
Porter Hall as Mayor Daniels
References
External links
The Arkansas Traveler at IMDb
Text from The Arkansas Traveler (film) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Arkansas_Traveler_(film)
Trivia
- It premiered on October 14, 1938, a Friday.
- It runs 1h25 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosParamount Pictures
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Bob Burns
The Arkansas Traveler -
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Martha Allen -
John Beal
John Daniels -
Jean Parker
Judy Allen -
Lyle Talbot
Matt Collins -
Irvin S. Cobb
Town Constable -
Dickie Moore
Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Allen -
Porter Hall
Mayor Daniels -
Joseph Crehan
McSweeney -
John T. Murray
Mr. Dean - Henry Roquemore Schmidt
- Hallene Hill Old Lady
- Bernard Suss First Man
- A.S. Byron Second Man
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Harry Hayden
Banker -
Harry Holman
Telegrapher - Edmund Elton Merchant
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Harry Tyler
Garageman - Henry Martin Chauffeur
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Billy Cook
Kid
Quiz about this movie
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6.1
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6.1
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6.1
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Virando a Página
6.0
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Dois Parceiros em Apuros
5.8
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Adorável Pecadora
6.4
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Uma Quedinha de Natal
6.2
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40 Graus de Amor
6.4
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Borbulhas de Amor
6.1
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Crew
- Leo Tover Cinematography
- Alfred Santell Director
- Paul Weatherwax Editing
- George M. Arthur Producer
- George Sessions Perry Writer
- Viola Brothers Shore Writer
Questions about this film
What is The Arkansas Traveler about?
The Arkansas Traveler: The Arkansas Traveler, an itinerant printer, returns to a small town to help save The Daily Record, a newspaper started by Mr. Allen, an old friend who is now deceased.
Who directed The Arkansas Traveler?
The Arkansas Traveler was directed by Alfred Santell in 1938.
Who stars in The Arkansas Traveler?
The cast of The Arkansas Traveler includes Bob Burns, Fay Bainter, John Beal, Jean Parker and Lyle Talbot.
How long is The Arkansas Traveler?
The Arkansas Traveler runs for 85 minutes, or 1h25.
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