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Drums Along the Mohawk
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Drums Along the Mohawk

1939-11-10 · 100 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · History · War

Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.

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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Claudette ColbertClaudette ColbertLana (Magdelana)
Henry FondaHenry FondaGilbert Martin
Edna May OliverEdna May OliverMrs. Mc Klennar
Eddie CollinsEddie CollinsChristian Reall
John CarradineJohn CarradineCaldwell
Dorris BowdonDorris BowdonMary Reall
Jessie RalphJessie RalphMrs. Weaver
Arthur ShieldsArthur ShieldsReverend Rosenkrantz
Robert LoweryRobert LoweryJohn Weaver
Roger ImhofRoger ImhofGen. Nicholas Herkimer
Francis FordFrancis FordJoe Boleo
Ward BondWard BondAdam Hartman
Kay LinakerKay LinakerMrs. Demooth
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonDr. Petry
Spencer ChartersSpencer ChartersInnkeeper
Si JenksSi JenksJacob Small
Jack PennickJack PennickAmos Hartman
Arthur AylesworthArthur AylesworthGeorge Weaver
Chief John Big TreeChief John Big TreeBlue Back
Charles TannenCharles TannenDr. Robert Johnson

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