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Drums in the Deep South

195187 minUnited States
Western
Video edition
YouTube
Original language
English
This copy runs
86:08
Subtitles
English

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Synopsis

Two former military-school friends find themselves on opposing sides of the American Civil War. A dangerous artillery position brings their duties into conflict, while a woman connected to both men complicates the personal stakes. The film stages its military action around loyalties that existed before the uniforms divided them.

Cast

DirectorsWilliam Cameron Menzies

Behind the scenes

The King Brothers helped finance this production by selling shares to hundreds of investors. Its Civil War setting was created in California, with the Sierra Railroad supplying the railway locations and SuperCinecolor providing the colour photography.

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Work catalogued as public domain in the United States.

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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.

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