Movies filmed in Tucson part 1
These movies were filmed in part in Tucson and surrounding areas from 1970 to today. In addition to these more modern motion pictures, Old Tucson Studios has hosted nearly 300 productions since 1939.
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On Nov. 15, 1940, the world premiere of the film Arizona took place in downtown Tucson at four movie theaters: Rialto, Lyric, Fox and State. The film’s stars, Jean Arthur and William Holden, were in town. Here is the story leading up to that historic Tucson event.Â
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