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The Arkansas Traveler

6.719381h 25mNRMovieComedyRomance

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.

DirectorAlfred Santell
WritersViola Brothers Shore·George Sessions Perry
ProducerGeorge M. Arthur

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Cast · Directed by Alfred Santell

BBBob Burns
Bob Burns
The Arkansas Traveler
FBFay Bainter
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Martha Allen
JBJohn Beal
John Beal
John Daniels
JPJean Parker
Jean Parker
Judy Allen
LTLyle Talbot
Lyle Talbot
Matt Collins
ICIrvin S. Cobb
Irvin S. Cobb
Town Constable
DMDickie Moore
Dickie Moore
Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Allen
PHPorter Hall
Porter Hall
Mayor Daniels
JCJoseph Crehan
Joseph Crehan
McSweeney
JMJohn T. Murray
John T. Murray
Mr. Dean
HR
Henry Roquemore
Schmidt
HH
Hallene Hill
Old Lady

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