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Drums in the Deep South (1951)

APPROVED  87 min  -  Action | Drama | History   -  September 1951 (USA)
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Two old friends find themselves on opposite sides during the Civil War in a desperate battle atop an impregnable mountain.

Director:

William Cameron Menzies

Writers:

Philip Yordan (screenplay), Sidney Harmon (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

James Craig, Barbara Payton and Guy Madison
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Drums in the Deep South -- Best friends Clay Clayburn and Will Denning graduate from West Point only to soon find themselves fighting on opposite sides of the Civil War...
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
James Craig James Craig ...
Maj. Clay Clayburn
Barbara Payton Barbara Payton ...
Kathy Summers
Guy Madison ...
Maj. Will Denning
Barton MacLane Barton MacLane ...
Sgt. Mac McCardle
Robert Osterloh Robert Osterloh ...
Sgt. Harper
Tom Fadden Tom Fadden ...
Purdy
Robert Easton ...
Jerry
Louis Jean Heydt Louis Jean Heydt ...
Col. House
Craig Stevens Craig Stevens ...
Col. Braxton Summers
Taylor Holmes Taylor Holmes ...
Albert Monroe
Lewis Martin Lewis Martin ...
Gen. Johnston
Peter Brocco Peter Brocco ...
Union Corporal
Dan White ...
Corp. Jennings
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Storyline

Best friends Clay Clayburn and Will Denning graduate from West Point only to soon find themselves fighting on opposite sides of the Civil War. When the two men meet each other in combat, neither knows it as each is in an artillery position hundreds of yards from the other. However, the love of Clay's life, Kathy Summers, does know and tries desperately to save her two good friends from killing each other. Written by Alfred Jingle  

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Civil War | Public Domain | Year 1861 | 1860s | Gun  | See more »

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Action | Drama | History | Romance | War

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Trommeln im tiefen Süden See more »

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company Credits

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King Brothers Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color (Supercinecolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Quotes

Gen. Johnston: A good soldier dies only once, and death is someone he knows.
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Soundtracks

"Dixie"
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Music by Daniel Decatur Emmett
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