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The Baron of Arizona is a 1950 American Western film directed by Samuel Fuller and starring Vincent Price and Ellen Drew. The film concerns a master forger's attempted use of false documents to lay claim to the territory of Arizona late in the 19th century.
James Addison Reavis (May 10, 1843 – November 27, 1914), later using the name James Addison Peralta-Reavis, the so-called Baron of Arizona, was an American forger and fraudster.
A biographical crime drama based on the true story of James Reavis, who forged documents to claim the entire territory of Arizona for himself and his wife. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, and more.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Samuel Fuller
- 1950-03-04
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A 1950 comedy-drama starring Vincent Price as a con man who claims to be the rightful heir of Arizona. Based on a true story, the film is a classic example of Fuller's lean and witty style.
- James Addison Reavis
The Baron of Arizona (1950) - Turner Classic Movies. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A swindler forges documents to make himself the owner of an entire state. Cast & Crew. Read More. Samuel Fuller. Director. Vincent Price.
Synopsis Thirty years before Arizona achieves statehood, scam artist James Addison Reavis (Vincent Price) cooks up an elaborate scheme to claim the territory as his own. Reavis convinces Mexican...
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