The Arkansas Traveler

The Arkansas Traveler

He'll walk right into the hearts of America!

NR 1938 · 85 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy, Romance

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.

Directed by Alfred Santell · Written by George Sessions Perry

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