Colonel Effingham's Raid (1946)

In the year 1940, on the precipice of America's entry into the clutches of World War II, we follow the journey of Colonel Will Seaborn Effingham, masterfully portrayed by Charles Coburn. Having hung up his army boots, the Colonel returns to his quaint hometown of Fredericksville, Georgia, only to be greeted by a disheartening sight - his beloved town succumbing to the ravages of modernity, with its civic pride hanging by a thread. The proud traditions that once defined Fredericksville are being unceremoniously discarded. The old city hall, a symbol of the town's history, is threatened with demolition, while the sacred Confederate Square is on the brink of being renamed after a local politician. Appalled by this disregard for heritage, the Colonel channels his military prowess into a different kind of battle. Armed with his pen as his new weapon, he launches a crusade via the local newspaper, challenging those who would trade tradition for progress and rallying the townspeople to restore their fading pride. In this captivating tale, Colonel Effingham's Raid is not just a war against change, but a testament to the enduring power of shared history and communal spirit.

Colonel Effingham's Raid is a comedy movie featuring Charles Coburn and directed by Irving Pichel.

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