Baylor tells the major that he wants to move the chiricauha away from apache pass and over to the san carlos indian reservation. Bugles in the afternoon western 1952 ray milland, helena. But he was a fixture of the film western and deserves at the very least a longservice medal. Colton and jeff chandler repeating the role of apache chief cochise, whom he played two years earlier in 20th century foxs broken arrow. Edward garnett, cavalry captain kern shafter is court martialled. Jun 25, 2017 after violently attacking a fellow officer lt. The film s plot is set in 1700, when british officer brian hawke infiltrates a group of pirates located on libertatia on the coast of madagascar, and falls in love with pirate. The film s remaining exteriors were shot in professor valley, near moab, utah. Fort bowie was built in 1862 after the battle of apache pass. Like many western fans, i have a real fondness for the universal westerns of the 50s, and. The battle at apache pass is directed by george sherman and written by gerald drayson adams. The battle at apache pass 1952 the movie database tmdb. The film was based on the novel broncho apache by paul wellman, which was published in 1936. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The events depicted in the film are based on a true incident that occurred in 1861 when a rancher wrongfully accused cochise of kidnapping his children and stealing his cattle. Battle of apache pass, a gap in the dos cabezas mountains. The battle at apache pass contributor names george sherman director hans j. Buy the battle at apache pass dvd from amazons movies store. Jay silverheels also reprised his role of geronimo from the. Indian leader cochise jeff chandler, whose wife susan cabot is pregnant, sides with a cavalry major john lund against warring geronimo. His tactics were simple relentlessly pursue the hostiles wherever they may flee and provoke battle or surrender. The battle at apach e pass is an american technicolor western film directed by george sherman.
The battle at apache pass 1952 the battle at apache pass. He spent two years in summer stock before serving in. Home theater forum is a site dedicated to the love of all things cinema and film, home theater equipment and all varieties of home entertainment. During a career that spanned more than 60 years, he performed not only in feature films but also in scores of. Jim coltonjohn lund is a sympathetic leader who has a. The movie has a good transfer and i enjoyed it very much.
The battle at apache pass is a 1952 western film starring john lund as united states army major colton, and jeff chandler repeating the role of apache chief cochise, whom he played two years earlier in the film, broken arrow. The battle of apache pass led to the establishment of fort bowie to protect both the pass and apache spring. Apache pass, named by the early spanish explorers, is the gravel bar crossing here on the san gabriel river that was used for centuries by native american indians then by explorers, settlers, and local farmers and ranchers for many reasons. The battle at apache pass 1952 directed by george sherman. Battle of apache pass the battle of apache pass was fought in 1862 at apache pass, arizona, in the united states, between apache warriors and. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Two years after battle at apache pass, jeff chandler would again reprise the role of. Colton is undermined by corrupt and politically ambitious indian agent neil baylorbruce cowling who sets up a false attack, and. The battle at apache pass is an american technicolor western film directed by george. Soldiers from the 5th california volunteer infantry began its construction on july 28,1862, on a hill overlooking the spring.
During a career that spanned more than 60 years, he performed not only in feature films but also in scores of television series, as well as appearing on various. In this film called the battle at apache pass is one of the new attempts at glorying the u. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A short time later she moved with her mother to hollywood and gave her film debut in the 1943 premiere comedy comedy the youngest profession until 1947 she worked in six feature film s and afterwards only 1950 again a film role. It would be nicer if the story was closer to the truth, but at least the film does deal with these two important events. This was the first true battle between american and apaches. On july 15, an advance guard under captain thomas roberts entered apache pass and moved towards apache springs. The battle at apache pass 1952 george sherman synopsis. Complete weekly challenges from each of your battle pass. In a ravine which leads to a canyon which, in turn, descends to a pass between southeastern arizonas chiricahua and dos cabezas. John lund, jeff chandler, beverly tyler, bruce cowling, susan cabot, john hudson, james best, regis toomey, richard egan, hugh obrian, george sherman, the battle at apache pass, the battle at apache pass, george sherman, john lund, jeff chandler, beverly tyler, bruce cowling, the battle at apache pass, the. It would be nicer if the story was closer to the truth, but at least the film does. Cast in credits order complete, awaiting verification.
The veils of bagdad is a 1953 american technicolor adventure film directed by george sherman and starring victor mature and mari blanchard. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Major colton says the the chiricauha would refuse to go. General crook was ordered to end the apache raids and bring peace to the region. Jeff chandler and susan cabot in the battle at apache pass 1952. Each battle pass agent brings their own unique signature style to get the mission done. The battle of apache pass was fought in 1862 at apache pass, arizona, in the united states, between apache warriors and the union volunteers of the california column as it marched from california to capture confederate arizona and to reinforce new mexicos union army. Surf the skies as tntina, gain the golden touch as midas, and get top secret clearance to a special surprise agent in the battle pass. Cochise tells mary that the apaches have done her a great wrong and he is. The battle at apache pass is a 1952 western film starring john lund as united states army major. Jim coltonjohn lund is a sympathetic leader who has a working relationship with apache leader cochisejeff chandler. The film takes place several years before the events depicted in broken. Born beverly jean saul in scranton, pennsylvania, the daughter of a secretary, she was just a teenage girl when she had her singing debut on the localradio.
Enough action to get the entertainment job done, enough drama to make it. If the film has a moral it is blessed are the peacemakers because they have their work cut out for them. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The battle at apache pass 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The apaches and cavalry later meet in a battle at apache pass, the first time that the.
This suite from the soundtrack to battle at apace pass is the first track on the lp album far horizons. Watch the battle at apache pass online stream full movie. Provided to youtube by select battle of apache pass 1952 hans j. The battle at apache pass 1952 the battle at apache. A short distance north of the crossing there are tracks remaining in the native. The battle at apache pass lauras miscellaneous musings. Professor valley was the actual site of apache pass. In this film called the battle at apach e pass is one of the new attempts at glorying the u. The battle at apache pass 1952 buddies in the saddle. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. To be sure, the movie portrays the indian as an undisciplined savage out to kill every white man and the u. Against all flags is a 1952 american pirate film directed by george sherman and douglas sirk and starring errol flynn as brian hawke, maureen ohara as prudence spitfire stevens and anthony quinn as roc brasiliano.
The battle at apache pass is not in the same league of greatness as broken arrow, but it still is a pretty good western. The movie depicts a fictionalized account of the bascom affair of 1861 and the battle of apache pass of 1862. It doesnt take much to start a war, but a lot of work and sacrifice is needed to end one. He had 120 men, 20 wagons, 240 head of livestock and two 12 pound mountain howitzers. The battle at apache pass adjacent to the later fort bowie occurred in l862. Jan 12, 2016 battle of apache pass the battle of apache pass was fought in 1862 at apache pass, arizona, in the united states, between apache warriors and the union volunteers of the california column as it.
The battle at apache pass is an american technicolor western film directed by george sherman. Columns of infantry and cavalry lead by friendly apache scouts familiar with the land crisscrossed a region until contact with the enemy was made. Jewel franklin guy july 26, 1926 april 6, 2015, known professionally as james best, was an american television, film, stage, and voice actor, as well as a writer, director, acting coach, artist, college professor, and musician. In both films, the roles of cochise jess chandler and geronimo jay silverheels are performed by the same actors. Desert battles of the civil war exploring off the beaten. The original disc that was sent to me froze up about 1 hour into the movie and went back to the beginning.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The movie depicts a fictionalized account of the bascom affair of 1861 and. The battle at apache pass universal, 1952 jeff arnolds west. The battle at apache pass 1952 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Salter, it contains main title, cavalry, buffalo springs massacre. Home theater forum home theater forum is a site dedicated. Battle with the apache, 1872 eyewitness to history. Apache is a 1954 american western film directed by robert aldrich and starring burt lancaster. Jeff chandler and susan cabot in the battle at apache pass 1952 jeff chandler and susan cabot in the battle at apache pass 1952. Carleton marched with 1800 men east to new mexico to fight the confederates in the civil war. Fort bowie national historic site, a unit of the national park system and a national historic landmark, is located at 3203.
Chandler plays temperate indian leader cochise, while silverheels is the more explosive geronimo. Two of the cast members from the 1950 western broken arrow, jeff chandler and jay silverheels, recreate their earlier roles in 1952 s battle at apache pass. The battle at apache pass 1952 indian leader cochise jeff chandler, whose wife susan cabot is pregnant, sides with a cavalry major john lund against warring geronimo. Directed by george sherman, the battle at apache pass does not possess all the immediate attractions of broken arrow, but nevertheless, it is quite entertaining, with nonstop action, and a solid cast, including richard egan, hugh obrian, james best, jack elam always a recommendation. Two of the cast members from the 1950 western broken arrow, jeff chandler and jay silverheels, recreate their earlier roles in 1952s battle at apache pass. Jeff chandler and jay silverheels, recreate their earlier roles in 1952s battle at apache pass. These were disassembled and carried on pack mules, but a decent gun crew could have them put together and ready to shoot in two minutes. Watch the battle at apache pass starring john lund in this western on directv. Aug 03, 2017 this suite from the soundtrack to battle at apace pass is the first track on the lp album far horizons. Cochise and the battles of dragoon springs and apache pass part ii this is the second in a series on the great chiricahua chief, cochise, and his part in the fascinating history of southern arizona. The battle at apache pass 1952 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses.
Desert battles of the civil war exploring off the beaten path. Hollywood in the 1950s was in the throws of changing the mystic conception that white men were always beating the native americans in war. The film takes place several years before the events depicted in broken arrow, a time in which cochise attempts to prevent war between his. Vintage sagas of the west battle of apache pass castle films super 8 film. Born in brooklyn, jeff chandler attended that boroughs erasmus high school, the spawning ground of many top stage and film personalities. Over time, erosion took its toll on the fort, but visitors today may tour the ruins and learn about the history of fort bowie and the apache pass at the visitor center. It stars jeff chandler, john lund, bruce cowling, john hudson, susan cabot, jay silverheels, gregg palmer and jack elam.