Allegheny Uprising (1939)

[DukePilgrim]

Here's an odd note concerning a film with the Duke about the beginning of the Revolutionary War that was never made. According to Peter Bogdonovich's interview with John Ford, he wanted to make a film of Howard Fast's "April Morning" with the Duke to play the first of the minutemen killed on Lexington Green as his son stands alongside him, who later fights the British at Concord. But Duke didn't care to wear knee britches or a ribbon-tied wig (he thought they were sissy-looking) and Ford died soon afterward.

The novel was later filmed with Tommy Lee Jones & a young Rob Lowe for TV.

Sounds interesting dukefan. Which Bogdonovitch book is that?


Mike

[DukePilgrim]

Watched Allegheny Uprising. Pleasantly surprised at what a good movie it is with John Wayne giving a great mature performance. Good support from Claire Trevor and George Sanders


Mike

[Lt. Brannigan]

Watched Allegheny Uprising. Pleasantly surprised at what a good movie it is with John Wayne giving a great mature performance. Good support from Claire Trevor and George Sanders


Mike

I agree, I have to admit though that I had been avoiding this movie because I had heard it was dull. And in reality it's an enjoyable fast paced film. I highly recommend this one.

[arthurarnell]

Hi

it is an interesting film and set pre revoluntionary when like The Last of the Mohicans both the colonists and the British were not only on the same side but for a large part mainly British. it was probably good for the world that the revolution took place it was just a shame that it was caused by our stupid poiticians and a mad king.

Regards

Arthur

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[ethanedwards]

Great pics

[Hondo Apache]

I have to say I didn't like this movie very much. It was OK as best, The Duke was the best thing about the movie. Had there been someone else in his place I probably wouldn't have enjoyed it at all.

[wtrayah]

I liked it! Like a younger Dave Crockett! Duke played this role well.

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