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Arizona

  • 19311931
  • 1h 10m
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5.7/10
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John Wayne and Laura La Plante in Arizona (1931)
  • Drama
  • Romance
Bob refuses to marry his girlfriend and leaves her. She marries his close friend out of revenge.Bob refuses to marry his girlfriend and leaves her. She marries his close friend out of revenge.Bob refuses to marry his girlfriend and leaves her. She marries his close friend out of revenge.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
289
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  • Director
    • George B. Seitz
  • Writers
    • Robert Riskin(adaptation)
    • Augustus Thomas(play "Arizona")
  • Stars
    • Laura La Plante
    • John Wayne
    • June Clyde
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  • Director
    • George B. Seitz
  • Writers
    • Robert Riskin(adaptation)
    • Augustus Thomas(play "Arizona")
  • Stars
    • Laura La Plante
    • John Wayne
    • June Clyde
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    • 11User reviews
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    John Wayne and Laura La Plante in Arizona (1931)
    John Wayne and Laura La Plante in Arizona (1931)
    John Wayne, June Clyde, Hugh Cummings, Susan Fleming, Laura La Plante, and Nina Quartero in Arizona (1931)
    John Wayne, Laura La Plante, and Forrest Stanley in Arizona (1931)
    John Wayne and Laura La Plante in Arizona (1931)
    John Wayne and Laura La Plante in Arizona (1931)
    John Wayne and Laura La Plante in Arizona (1931)

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    Laura La Plante
    Laura La Plante
    • Evelyn Palmer Bonhamas Evelyn Palmer Bonham
    John Wayne
    John Wayne
    • Lt. Bob Dentonas Lt. Bob Denton
    June Clyde
    June Clyde
    • Bonita 'Bonnie' Palmeras Bonita 'Bonnie' Palmer
    Forrest Stanley
    Forrest Stanley
    • Colonel Frank Bonhamas Colonel Frank Bonham
    Nina Quartero
    Nina Quartero
    • Conchitaas Conchita
    • (as Nena Quartaro)
    Jack Cheatham
    Jack Cheatham
    • Army Football Coachas Army Football Coach
    • (uncredited)
    Hugh Cummings
    • Hankas Hank
    • (uncredited)
    Susan Fleming
    Susan Fleming
    • Dotas Dot
    • (uncredited)
    Geneva Mitchell
    Geneva Mitchell
    • Auctioneeras Auctioneer
    • (uncredited)
    Adrian Morris
    • Officeras Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Northrup
    Harry Northrup
      Loretta Sayers
      Loretta Sayers
      • Peggyas Peggy
      • (uncredited)
      Charles Sellon
      Charles Sellon
      • Officeras Officer
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • George B. Seitz
      • Writers
        • Robert Riskin(adaptation) (dialogue)
        • Augustus Thomas(play "Arizona")
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      Storyline

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      While at West Point Denton rebuffs Evelyn Palmer who shows up later as the wife of his commanding officer in Arizona. When he takes a shine to her sister Bonita, Evelyn accuses him of making illicit advances toward her while the Colonel's away. The Colonel asks for Denton's resignation. —Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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      • Taglines
        • Tense Drama of Love and Honor
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        • Drama
        • Romance
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      • Trivia
        The film is known as "MEN ARE LIKE THAT" when it was shown (and advertised) in major, first-run release in New York City, yet somehow it is re titled "ARIZONA" almost immediately afterward. (New York Sun, 14 August 1931)
      • Connections
        Version of Arizona (1913)

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      5/10
      "All right, Bob. 'Quits' it is,"
      Early in his career, when the Duke worked at Columbia Pictures, Harry Cohn tried him out in this romantic vehicle, for which he received second billing to Laura LaPlante, who plays a scorned Evelyn eventually getting her chance to make Bob pay for calling it quits. This mostly forgotten flick, not even listed in many film catalogs under Wayne's name, is best left that way, forgotten and unlisted. Still, as one of the first films that gave him significant billing, he holds his own against his equally forgettable cast mates. As a romantic actor, he fails to impress in his clinches with either of his lovers. It's obvious he had a long way to go to become a good actor although he never turned into a great one like the Gables and Stewarts and others then starting their careers. It's still of interest to watch the old football game and the cavalry drills in this picture, so it's not without its merits. Just don't expect much and you won't be disappointed. I'd recommend if for fans of the Duke, just to see how green he was back then. And the girls are pretty and the guys look nice in uniforms, so there are worse ways to pass an hour or so. Dale Roloff
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      • keesha45
      • Apr 6, 2007

      Details

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      • Release date
        • June 27, 1931 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • The Virtuous Wife
      • Production company
        • Columbia Pictures
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 10 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.20 : 1

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