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      Arizona

      Released Dec 25, 1940 2h 2m Western List
      Reviews 56% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score Phoebe Titus (Jean Arthur) is a tough-as-nails pioneer with dreams of starting a freight service in Tuscon, Ariz. Peter Muncie (William Holden), a vagabond passing through Arizona en route to California, takes a romantic interest in Phoebe and coaxes out her softer side. Just as their romance begins to blossom, Peter packs up and moves on. Though charming southerner Jefferson Carteret (Warren William) steps in to lend a hand, he may be plotting in secret to sabotage Phoebe's nascent business. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Oct 10 Buy Now

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      Harry N I never saw a Jean Arthur movie. She carries the full weight of this movie. It is a saga of emerging Tucson as a territory and part of the future state of Arizona. It was filmed in the area thus adding authenticity. What I most enjoyed was it's daring use of a female lead to carry the whole film. Seems revolutionary for 1940's. Especially as a western. To it's credit it did not glamorize the Confederacy. It was pro U.S. Union. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/13/24 Full Review kevin w Jean Arthur and William Holden in this minor parade dedicated to patriotism this time particularly concerning the nation-building that went on in the early days of the American experience. The big thing in this movie is getting law and order going when unscrupulous privateers see big profit with no law. Which means it's up to our young stars to persevere the good old fashioned way. Not bad overall, if predictable. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review deke p Interesting. Some historical relevance: Confederates in Arizona were 'bad guys'. Some good acting. But JEAN ARTHUR a bit hokey as the 'strong pioneer woman', almost like DORIS DAY as Annie Oakley. Wm HOLDEN almost unrecognizably young. Saw it on TV 5.2020, next time pay more attention. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Strong female lead, an independent woman making her own way and her own life in the new Territory of Arizona. AND family friendly. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member I like Jean Arthur movies, and I especially like this one, even though her character, a brave and straightforward self-sufficient settler in Arizona, does back down into the traditional female role of "wife and homemaker". Sign of the times, I guess. Enjoy it anyway. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member epic western and a good example of a western w/o john wayne or john ford. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial It is a fascinating historical document of exceptional value for its authenticity and for its human potential. [Full review in Spanish] Sep 16, 2019 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Star power (Jean Arthur and the young William Holden) elevate this routine Western, directed by Wesley Ruggles, better known for helming Cimarron. Rated: C+ Jul 31, 2010 Full Review Scott Weinberg DVDTalk.com It's not as gritty as John Wayne or as romantic as Louis L'Amour, but the flick's a solid enough black & white throwback to keep the Western fans suitably entertained. Rated: 3.5/5 Dec 19, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Phoebe Titus (Jean Arthur) is a tough-as-nails pioneer with dreams of starting a freight service in Tuscon, Ariz. Peter Muncie (William Holden), a vagabond passing through Arizona en route to California, takes a romantic interest in Phoebe and coaxes out her softer side. Just as their romance begins to blossom, Peter packs up and moves on. Though charming southerner Jefferson Carteret (Warren William) steps in to lend a hand, he may be plotting in secret to sabotage Phoebe's nascent business.
      Director
      Wesley Ruggles
      Distributor
      Columbia Pictures
      Production Co
      Columbia Pictures Corporation
      Genre
      Western
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 25, 1940, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 16, 2012
      Runtime
      2h 2m
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