description In Old Arizona Overview
In Old Arizona was a 1928 American Western film utilizing sound for the first time in an outdoor setting. Based on an O. Henry story, it employed authentic locations including national parks and California missions. The film’s release occurred in December 1928, followed by general distribution in January 1929.
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info In Old Arizona Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1928 |
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Why is In Old Arizona important in film history?
In Old Arizona is a 1928 Western known for using synchronized sound and outdoor location recording at an early stage of sound cinema. It was one of the first major films to demonstrate that sound could be recorded outside a studio setting.
Who directed In Old Arizona?
The film was directed by Irving Cummings and Raoul Walsh. Walsh also originally played the Cisco Kid before an injury led to Warner Baxter taking the role.
Who plays the Cisco Kid in In Old Arizona?
Warner Baxter plays the Cisco Kid, a charming outlaw caught in a love triangle and a conflict with Sergeant Mickey Dunn. Baxter won the Academy Award for Best Actor for the role.
Is In Old Arizona based on a book?
It is based on O. Henry’s short story The Caballero’s Way. The film expands that Western story into a feature-length drama using location photography in California and the Southwest.
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