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Wonder Valley is a 1953 American film starring Gloria Jean. [1]

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It was shot in Arkansas in 1951 and is considered a lost film. It is believed to be the first motion picture shot entirely in Arkansas. [2] [3]

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References

  1. Gloria Jean: Delightful child actress and singer of the 1930s whose career faded when she reached adulthood The Times 2 Sep 2018: 78.
  2. Bowden, Bill (May 26, 2015). "Wonder Valley memories fading, copy of film sought". Arkansas Online.
  3. Bowden, Bill (November 20, 2018). "Museum in Arkansas searches for elusive film; archivists piece together first movie filmed entirely in state". North West Arkansas Democrat Gazette.