Goofs: Continuity: During the battle, when York rides toward Thursday, his saber hangs from the saddle. But when he dismounts the saber is held in his waist.
(more) Trivia: In 1953, RKO theatrically reissued this film on a double bill with another western,
Blood on the Moon (1948) starring
Robert Mitchum,
Barbara Bel Geddes and
Robert Preston, with the tag line "Two Rip-Roaring Action Hits!"
(more) Filming Locations: Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, USA
(more) Quotes: [
after telling the soldiers to destroy the whiskey in Meacham's storeroom, Col. Thursday starts to leave]
Silas Meacham: I'll protest. I'll write Washington, I'll have you busted!
Lt. Col. Thursday: Mr. Meacham, you're a blackguard, a liar, a hypocrite and a stench in the nostrils of honest men. If it were in my power I'd hang you from the nearest tree, leave your carcass for the buzzards. But, as you are a representative of the United States government, I pledge you the protection and cooperation of my command. Good day, sir.
(more) Awards: 2 wins & 1 nomination
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