Drums Along The Mohawk

Drums Along the Mohawk is a 1939 historical Technicolor film based upon a 1936 novel of the same name by American author, Walter D. Edmonds. The film was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck and directed by John Ford. Henry Fonda and Claudette Colbert portray settlers on the New York frontier during the American Revolution. The couple suffer British, Tory, and Indian attacks on their farm before the Revolution ends and peace is restored. The film—Fords first color feature—was well received, was nominated for two Academy Awards and became a major box office success, grossing over US$1 million in its first year.

Cast of Drums Along The Mohawk

Henry Fonda — Gilbert "Gil" Martin
Claudette Colbert — Magdelana "Lana" Martin
Edna May Oliver — Mrs. McKlennar
John Carradine — Caldwell
Ward Bond — Adam Hartman
Roger Imhof — Gen. Nicholas Herkimer
Arthur Shields — Rev. Rosenkrantz
Chief John Big Tree — Blue Back
Francis Ford — Joe Boleo
Jessie Ralph — Mrs. Weaver
Robert Lowery — John Weaver
Kay Linaker — Mrs. Demooth
Russell Simpson — Dr. Petry
Spencer Charters —Innkeeper
Wayne Victor Frank — Drummer