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Synopsis: The 41st Bengal Lancers are stationed on the Northwest Frontier of British India, guarding against Afridi invaders led by wily Mohammed Khan. Experienced (though insubordinate) Lieut. McGregor is joined by two new arrivals, haughty Forsythe and callow Donald Stone...son of the commanding colonel. We follow the three through varied adventures and hardships. Will they uphold the honor of the regiment? Will Stone and the Colonel come to terms with their difficult relationship?
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Director(s): Henry Hathaway
Actors: Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell, Guy Standing
Production: Paramount Pictures
  Won 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 6 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.3
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Year:
1935
109 min
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and killed their leader

thus demoralizing

hostile forces

at a moment when

the success of our arms

at Mogala was in the balance.

Second Lt. Donald Stone

by Command of His Majesty

the King-Emperor

I confer upon you the

distinguished service order.

Lt. Alan McGregor

41st Bengal Lancers,

deceased.

For valor.

At the sacrifice of his life

he destroyed enemy

ammunition supplies

contributing thereby

to the success of our arms

in the action at Mogala.

His Majesty the King-Emperor

has been graciously pleased

to confer posthumously

the Victoria Cross

upon the late

Lt. McGregor.

In accordance with

the custom of this regiment

I place this cross

upon the saddlecloth

of his horse.

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Waldemar Young

Waldemar Young (July 1, 1878 – August 30, 1938) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 81 films between 1917 and 1938. more…

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