The Arkansas Traveler (film)

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The Arkansas Traveler
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Alfred Santell
Screenplay by Viola Brothers Shore
George Sessions Perry
Story by Jack Cunningham
Produced byGeorge M. Arthur
Starring Bob Burns
Fay Bainter
John Beal
Jean Parker
Lyle Talbot
Irvin S. Cobb
Cinematography Leo Tover
Edited by Paul Weatherwax
Music by Gerard Carbonara
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • October 14, 1938 (1938-10-14)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Arkansas Traveler is a 1938 American comedy film directed by Alfred Santell and written by Viola Brothers Shore and George Sessions Perry. The film stars Bob Burns, Fay Bainter, John Beal, Jean Parker, Lyle Talbot and Irvin S. Cobb. [1] [2] The film was released on October 14, 1938, by Paramount Pictures.

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Plot

The Arkansas Traveler, an itinerant printer, returns to a small town to help save a newspaper started by his friend that has passed away.

Cast

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References

  1. Hal Erickson (2016). "The-Arkansas-Traveler - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2016-03-06. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  2. "The Arkansas Traveler (1938) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-06-24.