'Neath the Arizona Skies
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Synopsis
Chris Morrell, the guardian of half-Indian girl Nina, is helping her find her missing white father. so she can cash in on her late mother's oil lease. Outlaw Sam Black is after the girl and her father as well. Besides dealing with the Black gang, Morrell has to find another robber, Jim Moore, who switches clothes with him after he finds Chris unconscious from a fight with Sam Black. Along the way, he meets a lady who's the sister of Jim Moore, another bad hombre who's in cahoots with Jim Moore, and an old friend who takes in Nina and helps Chris locate Nina's father and fight off the various desperadoes
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John Wayne
Chris Morrell
Sheila Terry
Clara Moore
Shirley Jean Rickert
Nina
Jack Rockwell
Vic Byrd
Yakima Canutt
Sam Black
George 'Gabby' Hayes
Matt Downing
Jay Wilsey
Jim Moore
Harry L. Fraser
Henchman in the Brush
Earl Dwire
Tom - Nina's Father (uncredited)
Philip Kieffer
Jameson Hodge
Frank Hall Crane
Express Agent (uncredited)
Billy Franey
Old Prospector (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Henchman (uncredited)
George Morrell
Town Mayor (uncredited)
Artie Ortego
Shorty - Henchman (uncredited)
Eddie Parker
Henchman Asking Chris for Nina (uncredited)
Tex Phelps
Henchman Overhearing Hodges (uncredited)
Allen Pomeroy
Office Clerk (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry L. Fraser
- Screenplay & Story
- Burl R. Tuttle
- Original Score
- Billy Barber
- Original Title
- 'Neath the Arizona Skies
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, Lone Star
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry L. Fraser
Burl R. Tuttle
Billy Barber
Archie Stout
Charles J. Hunt, Carl Pierson
Paul Malvern
Department Leadership Roster
Harry L. Fraser
Director
Billy Barber
Original Music Composer
Paul Malvern
Producer
Burl R. Tuttle
Screenplay
Charles J. Hunt
Editor
Carl Pierson
Editor
Archie Stout
Director of Photography
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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What is 'Neath the Arizona Skies about?
Chris Morrell, the guardian of half-Indian girl Nina, is helping her find her missing white father. so she can cash in on her late mother's oil lease. Outlaw Sam Black is after the girl and her father as well. Besides dealing with the Black gang, Morrell has to find another robber, Jim Moore, who switches clothes with him after he finds Chris unconscious from a fight with Sam Black. Along the way, he meets a lady who's the sister of Jim Moore, another bad hombre who's in cahoots with Jim Moore, and an old friend who takes in Nina and helps Chris locate Nina's father and fight off the various desperadoes
Who directed 'Neath the Arizona Skies?
'Neath the Arizona Skies was directed by Harry L. Fraser.
Who stars in 'Neath the Arizona Skies?
The principal cast of 'Neath the Arizona Skies includes John Wayne, Sheila Terry, Shirley Jean Rickert, Jack Rockwell, Yakima Canutt.
When was 'Neath the Arizona Skies released and how long is it?
'Neath the Arizona Skies was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for 'Neath the Arizona Skies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 'Neath the Arizona Skies was composed by Billy Barber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 'Neath the Arizona Skies?
'Neath the Arizona Skies holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).