Battle Of Rogue River (1954)

Set in the Oregon territory of the 1850s before it achieved statehood, a newly appointed post commander (George Montgomery) is ordered to make peace, if possible, with the Indian population. But there is a sector that doesn't want peace with the Indians and secretly plots to destroy a truce with the intention of an all out Indian war. Directed by William Castle (STRAIT JACKET), this modest western programmer is enjoyable while never offering up anything fresh or new in the genre. The acting is on the stiff side, not only George Montgomery who growls his lines but also the wooden acting of the Indians (all played by Caucasians) but at least the Indians aren't portrayed as savages and the duplicity of the white man is in the forefront. With lovely Martha Hyer, who brings a nice warmth to her character, Richard Denning and Michael Granger.