Arizona (1931 film)
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Arizona is a 1931 American drama film
directed by George B. Seitz
. The film stars Laura La Plante
, John Wayne
and June Clyde
. The film was one of several based on Augustus Thomas
's 1899 play of the same name
.
.
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by George B. Seitz
George B. Seitz
George Brackett Seitz was an American playwright, screenwriter, film actor and director. He was known for his screenplays for action serials, including:*The Perils of Pauline *The Exploits of Elaine...
. The film stars Laura La Plante
Laura La Plante
Laura La Plante was an American actress, best-known for her roles in silent films.-Early acting career:...
, John Wayne
John Wayne
Marion Mitchell Morrison , better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height...
and June Clyde
June Clyde
June Clyde was an American actress, singer and dancer. She was a niece of actress ....
. The film was one of several based on Augustus Thomas
Augustus Thomas
Augustus Thomas was an American playwright, born in St. Louis, Missouri. The son of a doctor, he worked a number of jobs including a page in the 41st Congress, studying law and gaining some practical railway work experience before he turned to journalism and became editor of the Kansas City Mirror...
's 1899 play of the same name
Arizona (play)
Arizona is a dramatic play written in 1899 by Augustus Thomas, and is noted for being one of his best.Arizona tells the story of the affection between a young cavalry man and a rancher's daughter. The young cavalryman is accused of theft, forced to resign, and then accused of murder...
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Plot
While at West Point, Bob Denton rebuffs Evelyn Palmer who shows up later as the wife of his commanding officer in ArizonaArizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
.
Cast
- Laura La PlanteLaura La PlanteLaura La Plante was an American actress, best-known for her roles in silent films.-Early acting career:...
as Evelyn Palmer Bonham - John WayneJohn WayneMarion Mitchell Morrison , better known by his stage name John Wayne, was an American film actor, director and producer. He epitomized rugged masculinity and became an enduring American icon. He is famous for his distinctive calm voice, walk, and height...
as Lt. Bob Denton - June ClydeJune ClydeJune Clyde was an American actress, singer and dancer. She was a niece of actress ....
as Bonita 'Bonnie' Palmer - Forrest StanleyForrest StanleyForrest Stanley was an American actor and screenplay writer best known for his work in silent film...
as Colonel Frank Bonham - Nina QuarteroNina QuarteroNina Quartero was a motion picture actress from New York City, whose career spanned the years 1928 - 1943. Often she played supporting roles and sometimes a diversive love interest for the lead male actor....
as Conchita - Susan FlemingSusan FlemingSusan Fleming was an American actress known as the "Girl with the Million Dollar Legs" for a role she played in the W. C. Fields film Million Dollar Legs...
as Dot - Loretta Sayers as Peggy
- Hugh Cummings as Hank
- Adrian Morris as Officer (uncredited)
- Harry Northrup (uncredited)
- Charles Sellon as Officer (uncredited)