An American historical drama; A story about a frontiersman, James Smith, leading a group of Pennsylvania men in a nine-month rebellion against British rule, ten years before the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. It is loosely based on the historical event known as the Black Boys Rebellion of 1765, or Allegheny Uprising and titled so on the film's American market release. For a film with a large cast, it is directed in quick pace and almost non-stop action. The expressionistic black-and-white photography captures well the adventurous period in American culture. As a lead actor Clare Trevor does not feature heavily, but when on screen she is fiesty and her love interest with John Wayne is amusing. The choice of music is curious - upbeat in scenes of intended high drama and tension. George Sanders gives good support as an exemplary British officer snob. All in all, not an engrossing feature but it has its moments and there is sufficient scale for the subject matter.
Review of Allegheny Uprising
