Review of Santa Fe Trail (1940) by Kevin R — 20 Dec 2013

His bloody raids are terrorizing Kansas.

John Brown is a revolutionary leader that spreads violence and death wherever he goes. Jeb Stuart, who is friends with George Custer, is dating Kit Carson (from the infamous Carsons), finds the country and his colleagues split in terms of Brown's actions. Rumors of a Civil War are sweeping across the country and these actions may lead to what ultimately becomes the war between brothers.

"I'm the one engaged to her.".

"Well, who ain't?".

Michael Curtiz, director of Casablanca, The Adventures of Robin Hood, White Christmas, Mildred Pierce, Virginia City, Four's a Crowd, Captain Blood, and The Walking Dead, delivers Santa Fe Trail. The storyline for this picture is very intriguing and while predictable, it does contain several worthwhile subplots and interesting characters. The cast delivers swell performances and the cast includes Errol Flynn, Ronald Reagan, Alan Hale, Raymond Massey, and Olivia de Havilland.

"We've been delivering bibles with triggers on them.".

I DVR'd this picture because it starred the legendary Errol Flynn. He was solid in this movie but it was the characters that he interacted with that made the film truly interesting. The settings were also solid as were the shootouts. This isn't Flynn's best movie but it is definitely worth watching once and potentially worth adding to your DVD collection based on the historical storyline.

"I don't want any trouble here, mister.".

"Then you better leave us alone.".

Grade: B.