The Arizonian
“Hear Margot Grahame sing that rousing song of the trail, "Roll Along, Covered Wagon!”
Synopsis
Clay Tallant comes to Silver City, Arizona in the 1880s and encounters wide-spread lawlessness and disorder, unscrupulous politicians, outlaws galore and brow-beaten citizens. He accepts the position of town marshal and, with his brother and a reformed outlaw , Tex Randolph, who comes over to his side, sets out to bring law-and-order where none exists. He also wins the hand of the singer appearing at the Opera House.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Clay Tallant
Margot Grahame
Kitty Rivers
Preston Foster
Tex Randolph
Louis Calhern
Sheriff Jake Mannen
James Bush
Orin Tallant
J. Farrell MacDonald
Marshal Andy Jordan
Ray Mayer
Henchman Frank McClosky
Willie Best
Pompey
Joe Sawyer
Henchman Keeler
Francis Ford
Mayor Ed Comstock
John Alexander
Billy
Hank Bell
Man Paying Fine in Courtroom
Ed Brady
Man Getting Wine on Head
Tom Brower
Townsman Saying 'I'll Bet $1000'
D'Arcy Corrigan
Actor Playing Hamlet
Dick Curtis
Saloon Patron
Jim Farley
Posse Member
Barney Furey
Tom - the Hotel Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 27, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Arizonian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Vidor
Dudley Nichols
Roy Webb
Harold Wenstrom
Jack Hively
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Vidor
Director
Jack Hively
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Harold Wenstrom
Director of Photography
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Arizonian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Arizonian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Arizonian about?
Clay Tallant comes to Silver City, Arizona in the 1880s and encounters wide-spread lawlessness and disorder, unscrupulous politicians, outlaws galore and brow-beaten citizens. He accepts the position of town marshal and, with his brother and a reformed outlaw , Tex Randolph, who comes over to his side, sets out to bring law-and-order where none exists. He also wins the hand of the singer appearing at the Opera House.
Who directed The Arizonian?
The Arizonian was directed by Charles Vidor.
Who stars in The Arizonian?
The principal cast of The Arizonian includes Richard Dix, Margot Grahame, Preston Foster, Louis Calhern, James Bush.
When was The Arizonian released and how long is it?
The Arizonian was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Arizonian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Arizonian was composed by Roy Webb.