
Drums Along the Mohawk
Thrilling! Stirring! Spectacular!
Directed by John Ford
Produced by 20th Century Fox
A romantic historical drama centered on a newlywed couple's struggle to protect their domestic happiness and frontier farm as the American Revolution encroaches on their isolated valley.
Albany, New York, 1776. After marrying, Gil and Lana travel north to settle on a small farm in the Mohawk River Valley, but soon their growing prosperity and happiness are threatened by the sinister sound of drums that announce dark times of revolution and war.
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Does Drums Along the Mohawk end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Drums Along the Mohawk easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Is Drums Along the Mohawk sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Drums Along the Mohawk violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Drums Along the Mohawk scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Drums Along the Mohawk
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Drums Along the Mohawk, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































