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67% Critic Match
The Arkansas Traveler
“He'll walk right into the hearts of America!”
6.7 / 10• 1938• 1h 25m•NR• English
ComedyRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Bob Burns
The Arkansas Traveler
Lead
Fay Bainter
Mrs. Martha Allen
John Beal
John Daniels
Jean Parker
Judy Allen
Lyle Talbot
Matt Collins
Irvin S. Cobb
Town Constable
Dickie Moore
Benjamin Franklin 'Benny' Allen
Porter Hall
Mayor Daniels
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alfred Santell's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Arkansas Traveler is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
