In Old Arizona (1928) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Picture) at the 1928/29 Academy Award.
We review the Best Picture nominated movie In Old Arizona as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominees and winners from 1927-2028.
Synopsis: A charming, happy-go-lucky bandit in old Arizona plays cat-and-mouse with the sheriff trying to catch him while he romances a local beauty.
| Release date | December 25, 1928 |
| Directed by | – Irving Cummings – Raoul Walsh |
| Cast | – Warner Baxter as The Cisco Kid – Edmund Lowe as Sergeant Mickey Dunn – Dorothy Burgess as Tonia Maria |
| Studio | Fox Film Corporation |
In Old Arizona’s Nominations at the 2nd Academy Awards
| Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Picture | Fox Film Corporation | Nominated |
| Best Director | Irving Cummings | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Warner Baxter | Won |
| Best Writing | Tom Barry, based on the story “The Caballero’s Way” by O. Henry | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Arthur Edeson | Nominated |
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