In Old Arizona (1928)
Director:
Irving CummingsWriters:
O. Henry (story), Tom Barry (adaptation)Stars:
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Boy, Has Acting Changed!
I was delighted to get this DVD. I have tried to see all Best Picture winners, as well as all the acting winners, and Warner Baxter's Oscar-winning performance long seemed unattainable. The transfer was really beautiful, as it has been for most Zeus DVDs. But the acting? Good grief! This was only the second Academy Awards, so they were yet as prestigious as they would soon become, but still... This slow-paced performance with the hokey Mexican accent was considered the best of the year? Standards sure have changed. And to think it spawned a slew of sequels!
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Good picture quality
The picture quality was surprisingly good, and there was some snappy dialog that was enjoyable. Overall an enjoyable movie, and I got to see why Warner Baxter was such a big star, which explained his role in 42nd Street.