Review of 7th Cavalry (1956) by Jeff Z — 15 Jun 2012
Interesting Randolph Scott western where he plays "Custer's favorite" troop commander who went away to fetch his fiance (Barbara Hale, Della Street from "Perry Mason") right before Custer managed to lead his men into the slaughter at Little BigHorn. Somehow people seem to think this was a cowardly act on his part and that he missed the massacre on purpose. So he spends the movie having to prove he's no coward.
What makes it interesting is Scott's character constantly defends Custer's actions, proclaiming the Army is trying to "whitewash" the event and that it was really Major Reno and Major Benteen's fault. Today most historians believe the exact opposite and that Custer's recklessness, pride and negligence was the reason for the Little Bighorn, thus making Scott's character 100% wrong.
Barbara Hale is good but she's way too young for Scott, who looks to be about the same age as the actor playing her father.
Harry Carey Jr. has a nice part as Custer's bugler.
This review of 7th Cavalry (1956) was written by Jeff Z on 15 Jun 2012.
7th Cavalry has generally received mixed reviews.
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