Fort Marcy's commandant has a dilemma when 3 outlaws, who killed a few Navajo for their horses, request protection from the vengeful Indians.Fort Marcy's commandant has a dilemma when 3 outlaws, who killed a few Navajo for their horses, request protection from the vengeful Indians.Fort Marcy's commandant has a dilemma when 3 outlaws, who killed a few Navajo for their horses, request protection from the vengeful Indians.
Jimmy Ames
- Poker Player
- (uncredited)
Sherry Anne Atkins
- Child
- (uncredited)
Emile Avery
- Trooper
- (uncredited)
Lew Bedell
- Trooper 'Hardsaddle' Harry
- (uncredited)
Sid Brokaw
- Musician
- (uncredited)
Dorinda Clifton
- Woman at Dance
- (uncredited)
Earl Colbert
- Musician
- (uncredited)
Eugene Englund
- Musician
- (uncredited)
Robin Fletcher
- Nancy Dempster
- (uncredited)
Joanne Franklin
- Child
- (uncredited)
Gene François
- Child
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaAccording to Turner Home Entertainment, the film's original negative was lost and since the original Cinecolor could not be adequately reproduced, the VHS edition was in black and white. However, whenever it is broadcast on TCM, it is telecast in acceptably good Cinecolor, apparently from an original 35mm print.
- GoofsWhen Ike Vaughn (Gig Young) flees the fort with young Nancy Dempster, he runs and jumps on his horse and rides out of the fort through the open gate, supposedly holding Nancy all the time with his left arm. But the action is rather violent, and from the way he holds Nancy, you can only see her back. But her arms and legs flop around like a rag doll, which is clearly a prop and not the real girl.
- Quotes
Woman Dancer: You know, I can look into your eyes and see you have led a gay, romantic life. If I'm not too personal, what do you do for a living?
Rufus Black: I sell coffins!
- SoundtracksThe Girl in the Wood
By Terry Gilkyson and Neal Stuart
Featured review
No need to recap the cavalry vs. indians plot. The 70-minutes may be okay for kids, but otherwise the movie's a hash. I'm not sure what the producers were aiming for, but the results are to a conventional Western what goulash is to steak and potatoes. The battle scenes, which should be the high point, appear staged for cartoonish effect. Every shot brings down an "Injun", while the blue coats crack jokes. But never mind since the Navajo chief forgives all by film's merciful end. Then there's the incessant top-of-the-lungs music that blends with events about as well as gravy on nuts. The movie's most interesting part is guessing where the next stock footage will come from as the Indians attack over what appears three southwestern states. I'm just sorry such capable performers as Donlevy, Grey, and Young got caught up in the nonsense. Then too the script does the cavalry few favors, the poker game portraying the rank and file as near idiots. Still, it's good to know that even a 300-pound specimen like Andy Devine has a place as a first-sergeant. Anyhow, kids might enjoy the silly humor and cartoonish violence, but first, parents have to get past that dubious title.
- dougdoepke
- Nov 5, 2015
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- Runtime1 hour 18 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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