Producer: Darryl F. Zanuck
Director: John Ford
Awards: Nominated for two Oscars: Best Supporting Actress (Edna May Oliver) and Best Cinematography.
Interesting Fact: This was the first of Ford's film to be done in color.
My Mother's Favorite Scene: Her favorite is in the ending when an Indian jumps up with the patch on his eye from the villain. It cracks her up every time. This is topped of course when one of the final lines are given as the soldiers see a new flag for their country and say: "Is that what we are fighting for?"
Reverend Rosenkrantz: "O Almighty God, hear us, we beseech Thee, and bring succor and guidance to those we are about to bring to Your divine notice. First we are thinking of Mary Walaber. She is only 16 years old, but she is keeping company with a soldier from Fort Dayton. He's a Massachusetts man, and Thou knowest no good can come of that."
As a newly wed couple begins to carve out their life on the wild frontier of upstate New York, the Revolutionary War breaks out. With their farm burned to the ground and the wife miscarrying they seek shelter in another home. The husband is soon sent out to war and returns delirious. Soon they have a baby boy as the Indians begin to attack again. Everyone in the area seeks refuge at Fort Herkimer and they are hopelessly out numbered. Her husband is called upon to run through enemy lines and call for help. In a frantic race for his life, he returns with soldiers to find if the Fort has survived.
This is one of my mother's favorite films for it's acting patriotism and era. The only film in our day to come close to this picture would be The Patriot (2000). John Ford was THE greatest American director and this film showcases his amazing talent. Fonda & Colbert were perfect for the film; Fonda as a humble farmer and Colbert as the city girl getting use to he farming life. Most of all, as I mentioned above, she loves this film for it's electrifying patriotism.
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MOVIE?
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