Davy Crockett, Indian Scout

Davy Crockett, Indian Scout
Directed by Lew Landers
Produced by Edward Small
Written by Richard Schayer
Based on story by Ford Beebe
Starring George Montgomery
Production
company
Edward Small Productions
Distributed by United Artists
Release dates
  • January 6, 1950 (1950-01-06) (United States)
Running time
71 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $400,000 (est.)[1]

Davy Crockett, Indian Scout is a 1950 Western film starring George Montgomery as Davy Crockett's nephew.[2]

It was shot at the Motion Picture Centre, with filming commencing June 1948.[3]

Much of the footage was taken from the 1940 movie Kit Carson, starring Jon Hall, Dana Andrews, and Clayton Moore.[4]

Wartime hero Johnny McKee had a small role[5] as did Jim Thorpe.[6]

Reception

The New York Times film critic wrote the movie "should warm the cockles of the hearts of 10 year olds".[7]

References

  1. https://archive.org/stream/variety170-1948-04#page/n6/mode/1up
  2. Article on film at Turner Classic Movies accessed 19 May 2013
  3. SMALL PLANS FILM ON 'MONTE CRISTO': Seeks Louis Hayward for Lead in Movie on Dumas Hero -- Beloin Doing Hope Script By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 15 June 1948: 33.
  4. Article on film at Turner Classic Movies accessed 19 May 2013
  5. Bankhead Movie Deals Reported on Fire Here Schallert, Edwin. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 24 June 1948: 23.
  6. Noted Pair Costarred Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 16 Mar 1949: A8.
  7. THE SCREEN IN REVIEW: 'Woman of Distinction,' Starring Rosalind Russell, Is New Bill of Radio City Music Hall At the Palace By BOSLEY CROWTHER. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 17 Mar 1950: 34.

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