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Dark Command


Date: 1940
Type: Western
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Raoul Walsh
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Comment/Synopsis

During the American civil war, John Wayne and Walter Pidgeon compete for the job of sheriff and a girl. John Wayne becomes the sheriff, whilst Walter Pidgeon marries the girl and leads a renegade bunch of Confederate men. This is an early John Wayne western.

Oscars

Nomination - Art Direction and Music
Production
Republic Pictures
Dark Command