“Drums Along the Mohawk” is the story of a newlywed couple whose new life together in 1776 in New York’s Mohawk Valley is interrupted by the Revolutionary War, with attacks by Indians and British soldiers. This western historic drama was well constructed by director John Ford (“Stagecoach” 1939) and screenwriters Sonya Levien and Lamar Trotti. It was adapted from the 1936 novel of the same name by Walter D. Edmonds.
At the top of the cast is Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda, two of Hollywood’s favorite icons who bring their patented personas and top-rate talent to this picture. Co-stars include Edna May Oliver, John Carradine, Ward Bond, Francis Ford (brother of John Ford), Jesse Ralph, Kay Linaker, Roger Imhof, and Chief John Big Tree as Blue Back. The watchable “Drums Along the Mohawk” was popular in theatrical release for producer Darryl F. Zanuck and 20th Century Fox. This picture had one Academy Award nod for Best Supporting Actress (Oliver).
Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)
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“Drums Along the Mohawk” is the story of a newlywed couple whose new life together in 1776 in New York’s Mohawk Valley is interrupted by the Revolutionary War, with attacks by Indians and British soldiers. This western historic drama was well constructed by director John Ford (“Stagecoach” 1939) and screenwriters Sonya Levien and Lamar Trotti. It was adapted from the 1936 novel of the same name by Walter D. Edmonds.
At the top of the cast is Claudette Colbert and Henry Fonda, two of Hollywood’s favorite icons who bring their patented personas and top-rate talent to this picture. Co-stars include Edna May Oliver, John Carradine, Ward Bond, Francis Ford (brother of John Ford), Jesse Ralph, Kay Linaker, Roger Imhof, and Chief John Big Tree as Blue Back. The watchable “Drums Along the Mohawk” was popular in theatrical release for producer Darryl F. Zanuck and 20th Century Fox. This picture had one Academy Award nod for Best Supporting Actress (Oliver).