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The Baron of Arizona

1950 · 97 min

A measured, talky historical drama with a magnetic con-man at its center, more procedural than thrilling.

Tagline: The lustiest adventure a man ever lived!
Overview: The U.S. government recognizes land grants made when the West was under Spanish rule. This inspires James Reavis to forge a chain of historical evidence that makes a foundling girl the Baroness of Arizona. Reavis marries the girl and presses his claim to the entire Arizona territory.
How it feels: Earnest, cynical, romantic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Deception, ambition, obsession, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: deception
ambition
obsession
identity
power
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild