Dark Command (1940)
Overview
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 remain slave-free. When he gets the opportunity to run for marshal, Seton finds himself running against the respected local schoolteacher, William Cantrell. Not is what it seems however. While acting as the upstanding citizen in public, Cantrell is dangerously ambitious and is prepared to do anything to make his mark, and his fortune, on the Territory. When he loses the race for marshal, he forms a group of raiders who run guns into the territory and rob and terrorize settlers throughout the territory. Eventually donning Confederate uniforms, it is left to Seton and the good citizens of Lawrence to face Cantrell and his raiders in one final clash.
Where to watch Dark Command
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FlixFling | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | FlixFling | Apple TV, FlixFling, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, FlixFling, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | — | — |
| Japan | — | FOD | — |
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What is Dark Command about?
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 remain slave-free. When he gets the opportunity to run for marshal, Seton finds himself running against the respected local schoolteacher, William Cantrell. Not is what it seems however. While acting as the upstanding citizen in public, Cantrell is dangerously ambitious and is prepared to do anything to make his mark, and his fortune, on the Territory. When he loses the race for marshal, he forms a group of raiders who run guns into the territory and rob and terrorize settlers throughout the territory. Eventually donning Confederate uniforms, it is left to Seton and the good citizens of Lawrence to face Cantrell and his raiders in one final clash. Dark Command is a Drama, Romance, Western movie, released on 1940-04-15, runtime 94 minutes.
Is Dark Command worth watching?
TMDB users rate Dark Command 6.4 out of 10 from 64 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Dark Command?
In the United States, Dark Command streams on FlixFling and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Cast
- Claire Trevor as Miss Mary McCloud
- John Wayne as Bob Seton
- Walter Pidgeon as William 'Will' Cantrell
- Roy Rogers as Fletcher 'Fletch' McCloud
- George 'Gabby' Hayes as Andrew 'Doc' Grunch
- Porter Hall as Angus McCloud
- Marjorie Main as Mrs. Cantrell / Mrs. Adams
- Raymond Walburn as Judge Buckner
- Joe Sawyer as Bushropp
- Helen MacKellar as Mrs. Hale
- J. Farrell MacDonald as Dave
- Trevor Bardette as Mr. Hale
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Sources
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