ARIZONA DAYS

Cinemavixion Review

John English's "Arizona Days" (1937) offers a quintessential Western narrative, anchored by the charismatic Tex Ritter in the lead role. The film follows Tex Malison, a likable cowboy, and his faithful, albeit stuttering, companion "Grass" Hopper as they become embroiled in the affairs of Tombstone, Arizona. Their journey leads them into conflict with the local ruffian Harry Pike and his gang, who are terrorizing the territory and, crucially, evading their tax obligations. Tex finds himself tasked with collecting a substantial sum of back taxes, a duty that naturally puts him at odds with Pike's nefarious activities. While the external data notes a rating of 4.4/10 on IMDb, the film's charm lies in its straightforward storytelling and Ritter's dependable performance, making it a solid, if not groundbreaking, entry into the Western genre of the era. It's a reminder of the simple, direct narratives that defined many a Saturday matinee.