Drums Along the Mohawk (1939)
I’ve always thought Claudette Colbert was out of place when she acted in period pieces (Cleopatra excepted, of course). Although beautiful, her eyebrows and makeup style didn’t look very old-fashioned. Drums Along the Mohawk takes place before the Revolutionary War, but if she really walked around with that much makeup, she’d have been branded as a harlot. She’s married to Henry Fonda, who looks nearly as beautiful as she, and they try to make a go of life in the Wild West. Not a traditional cowboys and Indians movie, but they do have to battle Indians while surviving on their little farm in their small western town.
In my opinion, the supporting actors are the best part of this movie. Edna May Oliver plays a strong pioneer woman with tons of compassion and a great spirit. She was nominated for both an Oscar and a Rag for her career-best performance. It’s also the only time you’ll get to see her enjoy an onscreen kiss! During a party celebration, Ward Bond makes it his mission to wipe away the memory of her late husband – and with a Code-breaking eight-second smooch, he succeeds!
If you’re interested in a western that takes place in 1700s, they’re pretty hard to find so you can check out this oldie. There’s lots of eye candy, even though the leads’ acting leaves much to be desired. It’s a classic, and I’d watch it again, but it’s not something I’d show to a friend who doesn’t like old movies. It won’t really change your mind about anything, except for Edna and Ward.
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In my opinion, the supporting actors are the best part of this movie. Edna May Oliver plays a strong pioneer woman with tons of compassion and a great spirit. She was nominated for both an Oscar and a Rag for her career-best performance. It’s also the only time you’ll get to see her enjoy an onscreen kiss! During a party celebration, Ward Bond makes it his mission to wipe away the memory of her late husband – and with a Code-breaking eight-second smooch, he succeeds!
If you’re interested in a western that takes place in 1700s, they’re pretty hard to find so you can check out this oldie. There’s lots of eye candy, even though the leads’ acting leaves much to be desired. It’s a classic, and I’d watch it again, but it’s not something I’d show to a friend who doesn’t like old movies. It won’t really change your mind about anything, except for Edna and Ward.
Want to watch it? Click here to see it on ok.ru and thank "Classic Movies Kristine Rose" for posting!
More Ward Bond movies here!
More Edna May Oliver movies here!