Arizona

directed by George B. Seitz
Category: "Drama"
Year of Release:1931
Date Added:04/21/2026
Date Watched:04/21/2026
Description:West Point cadet Bob (John Wayne) has a two-year fling with Evelyn (Laura La Plante) and then dumps her. To get back at him, Evelyn flirts with Bob's mentor/CO/friend Frank, and then marries him. Frank is transferred to Arizona, and Evelyn brings along her kid sister, Bonnie. When Bob is assigned there, he's surprised to find Evelyn, but says nothing. He and Bonnie hit it off and are soon secretly married. Evelyn tries to get Bonnie to stop seeing Bob, but when she won't she tells Frank that Bob attacked her. Bob says nothing, and Frank asks for his resignation. Bonnie is devastated, and when Evelyn sees how much her sister loves Bob, she goes to Frank and tells the whole truth. She thinks he will divorce her, but he forgives her. Bob is reassigned to San Francisco, and Bonnie goes with him.
My Rating:5

Reviews for Arizona

Review - Arizona

A rather silly story about a womanizing man and a conniving woman who almost ruin the lives of others but find forgiveness and love in the end. Very early John Wayne movie. He's physically imposing, but hadn't yet developed his trademark swagger.
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