The Baron of Arizona (1950): Cast & Plot
The Baron of Arizona is a 1950 romantic western directed by Samuel Fuller, starring Richard Cramer as Townsman Watching Reavis Return to Arizona (uncredited), Vincent Price and Forbes Murray. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Deputy Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Baron of Arizona About?
The premise of The Baron of Arizona without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When the U.S. government validates land grants dating to Spanish rule, con man James Reavis seizes the opportunity. He fabricates a web of forged documents to support a claim that a foundling girl is the rightful Baroness of Arizona. By marrying her, Reavis bolsters his scheme and attempts to lay claim to the entire Arizona territory.
The Baron of Arizona Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- phoenix arizona
- santa fe new mexico
- mexico
- engraver
- violence
- seduction
- damsel in distress
- railroad president
- stone engraver
- retribution
- restoration
- remorse
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- homesteader
- held at gunpoint
- deception
- extortion
- poverty
- gunfire
- little person
- treachery
- riot
- marker stone
- fistfight
- forgery technique
- infidelity
- gypsy
- psychotronic film
- vigilantism
- washington d.c.
- police
- police officer
- 1870s
- desert
- governor
- arizona
- nobility
- rancher
- con artist
- courthouse
- forgery
- reporter
- border
- 1910s
- adoption
- told in flashback
- governess
- 1880s
- 1890s
- release from prison
- rainstorm
The Baron of Arizona Cast & Characters
Richard Cramer leads the cast as Townsman Watching Reavis Return to Arizona (uncredited), with Vincent Price as James Addison Reavis and Forbes Murray as Board Member - Department of Interior (uncredited). Directed by Samuel Fuller; 70 actors are credited in all.
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Director Samuel Fuller
- Richard Cramer as Townsman Watching Reavis Return to Arizona (uncredited)
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Vincent Price as James Addison Reavis - Forbes Murray as Board Member - Department of Interior (uncredited)
- Reed Hadley as John Griff
Also Starring in The Baron of Arizona
· 66 more- Ellen Drew Sofia de Peralta-Reavis
- Karen Kester Sofia as a child
- Beulah Bondi Loma Morales
- Edward Keane Surveyor General Miller
- Vladimir Sokoloff Pepito Alvarez
- Robert Barrat Judge Adams
- Lee Phelps Guest at Governor's Mansion (uncredited)
- Stuart Holmes Man in the Governor's Mansion (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Man at Governor's Mansion (uncredited)
- Jeffrey Sayre Townsman (uncredited)
- Jonathan Hale Governor
- Herman Hack Guard (uncredited)
- I. Stanford Jolley Mr. Richardson
- Sam Flint Board Member - Department of Interior (uncredited)
- Jack Tornek Townsman (uncredited)
- Stuart Hall Party Guest (uncredited)
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- Blackie Whiteford Townsman (uncredited)
- Wheaton Chambers Brother Gregory (uncredited)
- Gene Roth Father Guardian
- Al Haskell Townsman (uncredited)
- Buddy Roosevelt Townsman (uncredited)
- Noble 'Kid' Chissell Townsman (uncredited)
- Stanley Price Mr. Reynolds (uncredited)
- Russell Custer Townsman (uncredited)
- Tris Coffin McCleary
- Walter Bacon Townsman (uncredited)
- Rudy Germane Officer (uncredited)
- Roy Bucko Townsman (uncredited)
- Angelo Rossitto Angie -- Gypsy
- Kenneth Gibson Party Guest (uncredited)
- Bobby Hale Townsman (uncredited)
- Fred Kohler Jr. Demmings
- Jack Montgomery Townsman (uncredited)
- Mathew McCue Townsman (uncredited)
- Buck Bucko Vigilante (uncredited)
- Tex Driscoll Townsman (uncredited)
- George Meader Hank - Lansing's Father-in-Law (uncredited)
- Margia Dean Marquesa de Santella
- Joe Phillips Deputy (uncredited)
- Terry Frost Morelle - Vigilante (uncredited)
- Eumenio Blanco Gypsy (uncredited)
- Allen D. Sewall Townsman (uncredited)
- Phil Bloom Townsman (uncredited)
- Tex Holden Townsman (uncredited)
- Sammy Shack Townsman (uncredited)
- Ray Beltram Townsman (uncredited)
- Jack Hendricks Townsman (uncredited)
- Lew Morphy Vigilante Firing Signal Shot (uncredited)
- Barbara Woodell Mrs. Carrie Lansing
- Gil Frye Griff's Associate (uncredited)
- Frosty Royce Deputy (uncredited)
- Abdullah Abbas Indian (uncredited)
- Kay Koury Townswoman (uncredited)
- Tom McDonough Deputy (uncredited)
- Nick Borgani Gypsy (uncredited)
- Robin Short Tom Lansing
- Pat Goldin Diminutive Franciscan Monk (uncredited)
- Elias Gamboa Mexican Cemetery man (uncredited)
- Billy McCoy Townsman (uncredited)
- Joseph J. Greene Mr. Gunther
- Robert A. O'Neil Brother Paul (uncredited)
- Tina Pine Rita
- Zacharias Yaconelli Greco (uncredited)
- Ed East Hank
- Stephen S. Harrison Surveyor's Assistant (uncredited)
- Adolfo Ornelas Mr. Martinez (uncredited)
The Baron of Arizona Plot Summary
What happens in The Baron of Arizona from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The plot chronicles the infamous attempt by swindler James Addison Reavis to seize the entire Arizona territory before it could become a state in 1912, a con so grand that it is later recounted by a Department of the Interior employee and chronicler, John Griff. The narrative unfolds as a measured, cautionary tale of ambition, deception, and the long shadow it casts over a young land on the edge of statehood.
Full summary
The whole story of The Baron of Arizona, scene by scene
The Baron of Arizona Trailers & Videos
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The Baron of Arizona Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Le Baron de l'Arizona” and “Il barone dell'Arizona”.
- Also known as
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- Le Baron de l'Arizona
- Il barone dell'Arizona
- El barón de Arizona
- Der Baron von Arizona
- 奸雄末路
- Аризонский барон
- 애리조나 귀족
- O Barão Aventureiro
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The Baron of Arizona FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Baron of Arizona, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Baron of Arizona?
The Baron of Arizona runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Baron of Arizona released?
The Baron of Arizona was released on March 1, 1950.
Who directed The Baron of Arizona?
The Baron of Arizona was directed by Samuel Fuller.
More films by Samuel Fuller Who is in the cast of The Baron of Arizona?
The Baron of Arizona stars Richard Cramer as Townsman Watching Reavis Return to Arizona (uncredited), Vincent Price as James Addison Reavis and Forbes Murray as Board Member - Department of Interior (uncredited), among 70 credited actors.
Does The Baron of Arizona have a post-credit scene?
No. The Baron of Arizona has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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