Dark Command (1940)

Dark Command (1940) is a stirring tale of ambition, conflict, and love set against the tumultuous backdrop of pre-Civil War Kansas. The story unfolds as Bob Seton, a Texan newcomer, sets foot in Lawrence, Kansas, instantly charmed by the vibrant town and its spirited inhabitants, notably Mary McCloud, the captivating daughter of the local banker. The peaceful facade of the town, however, is threatened by the specter of imminent war, with the Territory teetering on the brink of a decision that could either uphold its slave-free status or plunge it into a divisive abyss. As political tensions escalate, Seton seizes the chance to run for the position of marshal, unknowingly pitting himself against the town's seemingly upright schoolteacher, William Cantrell. Cantrell, however, conceals a dark ambition beneath his respectable exterior. When his hopes for the marshal's post and Mary's affections are thwarted by Seton, Cantrell's bitter resentment triggers a dangerous transformation. Discarding his scholarly persona, he mobilizes a band of renegades, turning Kansas into their lawless playground. Armed with Confederate uniforms and a ruthless desire for power, the renegades terrorize settlers and smuggle guns into the Territory, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The stage is set for a dramatic showdown, as Seton, backed by the courageous citizens of Lawrence, prepares to confront Cantrell and his raiders. Dark Command weaves a compelling narrative of romance, rivalry, and rebellion, with the fate of a town hanging in the balance.

Dark Command is a drama movie featuring Glenn Strange.

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