description Santa Fe Trail Overview
Santa Fe Trail is a 1940 drama centered on John Brown’s efforts to disrupt slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War. The narrative includes a secondary storyline involving two fictional West Point graduates, Jeb Stuart and George Armstrong Custer, vying for a woman's attention. The film features Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland among its cast.
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info Santa Fe Trail Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1940 |
help Santa Fe Trail FAQ
Who plays Jeb Stuart and George Armstrong Custer in Santa Fe Trail?
Errol Flynn plays Jeb Stuart, while Ronald Reagan plays George Armstrong Custer. The film presents both men as West Point graduates and friends competing for Kit Carson Holliday's attention.
What historical conflict drives Santa Fe Trail?
The story follows John Brown's campaign to disrupt slavery before the Civil War. Brown is portrayed by Raymond Massey, and the film uses the 1850s Kansas conflict as its main historical backdrop.
When was Santa Fe Trail released?
Santa Fe Trail was released in 1940 by Warner Bros. It is a historical drama directed by Michael Curtiz, who also directed Casablanca two years later.
Is Santa Fe Trail a fully accurate account of John Brown?
No. The film uses real figures such as John Brown, Jeb Stuart, and George Armstrong Custer, but it also invents the romance and reshapes events for a Warner Bros. adventure drama.
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