The Baron of Arizona (1950)
The lustiest adventure a man ever lived!
Genre : Crime, Drama, History, Western
Runtime : 1H 37M
Director : Samuel Fuller
Synopsis
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.
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