Column South (1953)

Set in 1861 just prior to the American Civil War, a Union soldier (Audie Murphy) fights the anti Native American attitudes of his new superior officer (Robert Sterling). However, as the Civil War approaches, Confederate sympathizers plot to provoke the Native Americans to go on the war path. Directed by Frederick De Cordova (BEDTIME FOR BONZO). A slightly (very slightly) above average western with an interesting plotline. It's not the kind of movie where the acting matters much so the narrative is what holds our attention. Audie Murphy is, well ..... Audie Murphy but the rest of the cast recite their lines with enough believability that they don't embarrass themselves. Western fans should be entertained. With Joan Evans, Dennis Weaver, Ray Collins, Gregg Palmer, Russell Johnson and Jack Kelly.