The Arkansas Traveler
“He'll walk right into the hearts of America!”
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.
Top 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
Harry Hayden
Banker
Harry Holman
Telegrapher
Edmund Elton
Merchant
Harry Tyler
Garageman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Santell
- Screenplay & Story
- Viola Brothers Shore, George Sessions Perry
- Original Title
- The Arkansas Traveler
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Santell
Viola Brothers Shore, George Sessions Perry
Leo Tover
Paul Weatherwax
George M. Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Viola Brothers Shore
Writer
Alfred Santell
Director
George M. Arthur
Producer
George Sessions Perry
Writer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Paul Weatherwax
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Arkansas Traveler
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What is The Arkansas Traveler about?
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.
Who stars in The Arkansas Traveler?
The principal cast of The Arkansas Traveler includes Bob Burns, Fay Bainter, John Beal, Jean Parker, Lyle Talbot.
When was The Arkansas Traveler released and how long is it?
The Arkansas Traveler was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Arkansas Traveler?
The Arkansas Traveler holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).