The Arkansas Traveler(1938)
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The Arkansas Traveler Synopsis
The Arkansas Traveler, an itinerant printer, returns to a small town to help save The Daily Record, a newspaper started by Mr. Allen, an old friend who is now deceased.
The Arkansas Traveler (1938) is a comedy and romance film directed by Alfred Santell, released on October 14, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Bob Burns, Fay Bainter, John Beal and Jean Parker. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred Santell
- Writers:
- Viola Brothers Shore, George Sessions Perry
- Producers:
- George M. Arthur
- Cinematographer:
- Leo Tover
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Arkansas Traveler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Burns
as The Arkansas Traveler
Fay Bainter
as Mrs. Martha Allen
John Beal
as John Daniels
Jean Parker
as Judy Allen
Lyle Talbot
as Matt Collins
Irvin S. Cobb
as Town Constable
Dickie Moore
as Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Allen
Porter Hall
as Mayor Daniels
Joseph Crehan
as McSweeney
John T. Murray
as Mr. Dean
- Henry Roquemore
Henry Roquemore
as Schmidt
- Hallene Hill
Hallene Hill
as Old Lady
Key crew
Directed by Alfred Santell, written by Viola Brothers Shore and George Sessions Perry, produced by George M. Arthur.
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The Arkansas Traveler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Arkansas Traveler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Arkansas Traveler online?
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Who stars in The Arkansas Traveler?
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The main cast of The Arkansas Traveler (1938) includes Bob Burns, Fay Bainter, John Beal, Jean Parker and Lyle Talbot. The film was directed by Alfred Santell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Arkansas Traveler released?
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The Arkansas Traveler was released on October 14, 1938 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Arkansas Traveler worth watching?
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The Arkansas Traveler (1938) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.