Drums in the Deep South (1951)
- Starring:
- James Craig, Barbara Payton, (more)
- Director(s):
- William Cameron Menzies
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Synopsis of Drums in the Deep South
Directed by former set designer William Cameron Menzies, this minor Civil War effort from low-budget producers King Brothers stars James Craig and Guy Madison as former West Point roommates now on opposing sides in the war between the states. Assigned to delay General Sherman's march toward Atlanta, Major Clay Clayborn (Craig) and 20 rebel volunteers take position on top of Devil Mountain where they proceed to bombard Union supply trains, at first almost unimpeded. Unaware that his best friend is leading the rebels, Union major Will Denning (Madison) prepares to blow up the entire mountain but Clay's former fiancé, Kathy Summers (Barbara Payton), manages to persuade him to cease fire while she negotiates a deal. Filmed in inexpensive Super Cine Color, Drums in the Deep South was produced independently and awarded an RKO release. ~ Hans J. Wollstein, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Drums in the Deep South
- James Craig - Clay
- Guy Madison - Will Denning
- Craig Stevens - Braxton Summers
- Robert Osterloh - Harper
- Robert Easton - Jerry
- Peter Brocco - Union Corporal
- Louis Jean Heydt - Col. House
- Barbara Payton - Kathy
- Barton MacLane - McCardle
- Tom Fadden - Purdy
- Taylor Holmes - Albert Monroe
- Lewis Martin - Gen. Johnston
- Dan White - Cpl. Jennings
- Director(s):
- William Cameron Menzies
- Writer(s):
- Sidney Harmon, Philip Yordan
- Producer(s):
- Frank King, Maurice King
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