Army Sergeant Mickey Dunn sets out in pursuit of the Cisco Kid, a notorious if kind-hearted and charismatic bandit of the Old West. The Kid spends much of his loot on Tonia, the woman he loves, not realizing that she is being unfaithful to him in his absence. Soon, with her oblivious paramour off plying his trade, Tonia falls in with Dunn, drawn by the allure of a substantial reward for the Kid's capture -- dead or alive. Together, they concoct a plan to ambush and do away with the Cisco Kid once and for all.
The film tells the story of "The Cisco Kid," a charming and roguish outlaw operating in the Arizona Territory. He lives a life of adventure, engaging in cattle rustling and romantic escapades with the beautiful Dolores. His exploits are closely followed by Sergeant Mendoza, a lawman determined to bring him to justice. The narrative explores the cat-and-mouse game between the two men, interspersed with Cisco Kid's bravado and a touch of romance.
A groundbreaking film for its time, 'In Old Arizona' was a major success, both critically and commercially. It is celebrated for being one of the first major talking pictures and a significant early example of the Western genre. Warner Baxter's performance as the Cisco Kid was particularly lauded, earning him an Academy Award. The film was praised for its innovative sound technology and its engaging storytelling.
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Academy Award for Best Actor (Warner Baxter), Nomination for Best Director (Raoul Walsh).
During the filming of a scene where Warner Baxter's character rides a horse, he was actually tied to the horse and driven by camera car, as he did not know how to ride.
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