Review of Dark Command

As a huge John Wayne fan, I'm glad Claire Trevor got top billing in this one. With many sub plots, love triangles, and twists and turns, only Trevor could work it all so magnificently. No one but the great Walter Pidgeon leading Cantrell's Raiders vs. John Wayne could make this the cinematic battle royale that it was. This wreaked havoc in Civil War and pre Civil War Kansas. True actors Porter Hall and Joe Sawyer played the heavies brilliantly as usual. It's hard to imagine that their personal lives was so different of what they usually play on stage but that's what makes them great. With all this talent it's hard to believe Republic got super stars Marjorie Main, Roy Rogers, and Gabby Hayes to fill out a terrific cast. No worries though John Wayne fans can rest assure that his performance is as strong as ever.