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The Petrified Forest is a 1936 American crime drama film directed by Archie Mayo and based on Robert E. Sherwood 's 1934 drama of the same name. The motion picture stars Leslie Howard, Bette Davis and Humphrey Bogart. [1]
Jul 1, 2024 · Explore the fossils and landscapes of the Painted Desert, a Triassic ecosystem over 200 million years old. Learn about the park's history, wildlife, trails, and pet-friendly policies.
A classic drama thriller starring Leslie Howard, Humphrey Bogart and Bette Davis, set in a diner in the desert. The film features social commentary, witty dialogue and a memorable performance by Bogart as a gangster.
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- Drama, Thriller
- Archie Mayo
- 1936-02-08
Petrified Forest National Park is an American national park in Navajo and Apache counties in northeastern Arizona. Named for its large deposits of petrified wood, the park covers about 346 square miles (900 square kilometers), encompassing semi-desert shrub steppe as well as highly eroded and colorful badlands.
The Petrified Forest, drama in two acts by Robert Sherwood, published and produced in 1935. This melodramatic Depression-era tale of frustrated lives and spiritual emptiness is set in a gas station and lunchroom along an Arizona highway. Gabby, the daughter of the station’s owner, is unhappy with.
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The Petrified Forest is a 1934 two-act play by American playwright Robert E. Sherwood. It is a melodrama, with a large cast and one setting. The story takes place inside a cafe called the Black Mesa Bar-B-Q and Filling Station, on a lonely crossroads in eastern Arizona.
Explore one of the world's largest concentrations of colorful petrified wood and fossilized dinosaurs in this desert landscape. Learn about the park's history, geology, and wildlife, and how to visit its scenic attractions.
