Dark Command

A drama of undying love.

19401h 34m6.4(63 votes)

DramaRomanceWestern

Synopsis

When transplanted Texan Bob Seton arrives in Lawrence, Kansas he finds much to like about the place, especially Mary McCloud, daughter of the local banker. Politics is in the air however. It's just prior to the civil war and there is already a sharp division in the Territory as to whether it will re…

Dark Command (1940) is a drama, romance, and western film directed by Raoul Walsh. It stars Claire Trevor, John Wayne, and Walter Pidgeon. The film runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 63 votes.

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Director

Raoul Walsh

Cast

Claire Trevor

Miss Mary McCloud

John Wayne

Bob Seton

Walter Pidgeon

William 'Will' Cantrell

Roy Rogers

Fletcher 'Fletch' McCloud

George 'Gabby' Hayes

Andrew 'Doc' Grunch

Porter Hall

Angus McCloud

Marjorie Main

Mrs. Cantrell / Mrs. Adams

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Command

Where can I watch Dark Command?

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Who stars in Dark Command?

Dark Command stars Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Walter Pidgeon, and Roy Rogers, and was directed by Raoul Walsh.

How long is Dark Command?

Dark Command has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes.

When did Dark Command come out?

Dark Command was released in 1940.

What genre is Dark Command?

Dark Command is a drama, romance, and western film.

Is Dark Command worth watching?

Dark Command holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.