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Distant Drums (1951)
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Raoul Walsh Director

previously directed Along the Great Divide

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Trivia:

This film is most well known for being the origin of the ubiquitous sound effect "Wilhelm's Scream". Although the scream was named for it's use in a later film, actor and singer Sheb Wooley recorded the scream for a scene of a man being bit by an alligator. He recorded several takes with takes 4, 5, and 6 being the most recognizable, all of which are used in the film.

Writers
	Niven Busch
	Martin Rackin

Cast
	Gary Cooper	Capt. Quincy Wyatt
	Mari Aldon	Judy Beckett
	Richard Webb	Lt. Richard Tufts
	Ray Teal	Pvt. Mohair
	Arthur Hunnicutt	Monk
	Robert Barrat	Gen. Zachary Taylor
	Mel Archer	Pvt. Jeremiah Hiff
	Gregg Barton	Pvt. James Tasher
	Beverly Brandon	Mme. Duprez
	Bob Burns	Indian Boy
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Name	Distant Drums
US Release	Dec. 29, 1951
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