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Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)

APPROVED 104 min  -  Drama | Romance | War  -   10 November 1939 (USA)
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In Revolutionary America, Gil Martin takes his new wife Lana back to his farm in upstate New York. The... See full summary »

Director:

John Ford

Writers:

Lamar Trotti (screenplay), Sonya Levien (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Claudette Colbert ...
Lana (Magdelana)
Henry Fonda ...
Gilbert Martin
Edna May Oliver Edna May Oliver ...
Eddie Collins Eddie Collins ...
Christian Reall
John Carradine ...
Caldwell
Dorris Bowdon Dorris Bowdon ...
Mary Reall
Jessie Ralph Jessie Ralph ...
Mrs. Weaver
Arthur Shields Arthur Shields ...
Rev. Rosenkrantz
Robert Lowery Robert Lowery ...
John Weaver
Roger Imhof Roger Imhof ...
Gen. Nicholas Herkimer
Francis Ford Francis Ford ...
Joe Boleo
Ward Bond ...
Adam Hartman
Kay Linaker Kay Linaker ...
Mrs. Demooth
Russell Simpson Russell Simpson ...
Dr. Petry
Spencer Charters Spencer Charters ...
Innkeeper
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Storyline

In Revolutionary America, Gil Martin takes his new wife Lana back to his farm in upstate New York. The area is remote and a distance from the fort but they are happy living in their one room cabin. With the declaration independence, the settlers soon find themselves at war with the British and their Indian allies. Their farm is burned out and the Martins take work with Sarah McKlennar. The war continues however as the Martins try to make a new life. Written by garykmcd  

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Plot Keywords:

New York | Farm | Fort | Widow | Farmer  | See more »

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Red-Blooded DRAMA !

Genres:

Drama | Romance | War | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Darryl F. Zanuck's Production of Drums Along the Mohawk See more »

Filming Locations:

Duck Creek, Kanab, Utah, USA See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

John Ford's first film in color. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Gil is running to the next fort for help he crosses a stream with the 3 Indians in hot pursuit. The next scene shows him running into the woods and his pant legs are completely dry. See more »

Quotes

Reverend Rosenkrantz: Any man failing to report to duty will be promptly hanged. Amen.
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Connections

Referenced in AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to John Ford (1973) See more »

Soundtracks

"Church Psalm"
(uncredited)
Composer unknown
Sung by the congregation See more »