Arizona

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William Holden and Jean Arthur in Arizona (1940)

Classical Western Epic Period Drama Western Epic Drama Western

In Tucson of the 1860s, a pioneer woman struggles to succeed in the freight and cattle business while at risk at the hands of corrupt and violent local businessmen and rampaging Indians.In Tucson of the 1860s, a pioneer woman struggles to succeed in the freight and cattle business while at risk at the hands of corrupt and violent local businessmen and rampaging Indians.In Tucson of the 1860s, a pioneer woman struggles to succeed in the freight and cattle business while at risk at the hands of corrupt and violent local businessmen and rampaging Indians.

Director
- Wesley Ruggles
Writers
- Claude Binyon
- Clarence Budington Kelland
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6.8/10

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Director
- Wesley Ruggles
Writers
- Claude Binyon
- Clarence Budington Kelland
Stars

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Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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Trivia
The set still stands outside Tucson, Arizona and is an active studio and Old West theme park called "Old Tucson". Since it was built in 1939, Old Tucson has served as the set for many famous Westerns such as Rio Bravo (1959) and Tombstone (1993). La petite maison dans la prairie (1974) also used the studios.

Goofs
As the robbers are making their escape after blowing Phoebe's safe, Phoebe is seen leaving her home, apparently tucking her shirt in. In the next scene, she is still tied to her bed where the robbers put her before the robbery.

Quotes
Peter Muncie: Gosh almighty. I'm quittin' the Army to settle down with you and the first thing you do is send me off for a honeymoon with 500 cows.

Connections
Edited into Overland Mail (1942)

Soundtracks
Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
(1854) (uncredited)
Written by Stephen Foster
Played often in the score as a love theme for Phoebe and Peter
Performed by William Holden (banjo and vocal)

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8/10

Letter from the set of Jean Arthur's "Arizona".

I have been a fan of Jean Arthur for many years, and the reason for this post is not so much to review the movie (which I enjoyed), but to share some trivia about the production. I have a letter from a man associated with the production, Charles Bimbo, and in his letter he describes working on the set and how Jean Arthur gave him the job of taking care of the farm animals that appeared in the film. His letter has the name of the film, and directors name on the envelope itself. On the back of the letter is a studio stamp from the picture.

It's just a nice piece of history, and I'm glad to own it. I have submitted an additional crew member to the cast and crew list, as he was not listed and I have historical proof of his role. It still is in excellent shape even after 73 years. Apparently he was a friend of my family and sent them an update of his life and times; just wanted to share.