The Horse Soldiers

The story

A Union Cavalry outfit is sent behind confederate lines in strength to destroy a rail supply center. Along with them is sent a doctor who causes instant antipathy between him and the commander. The secret plan for the mission is overheard by a southern belle who must be taken along to assure her silence.

Cast & crew

John WayneCol John Marlowe

William HoldenMajor 'Hank' Kendall

Constance TowersMiss Hannah Hunter

Judson PrattSgt Major Kirby

Hoot GibsonSgt. Brown

Ken CurtisCpl. Wilkie

Willis BoucheyCol. Phil Secord

Bing RussellDunker, Yankee Soldier Amputee

O.Z. WhiteheadOtis 'Hoppy' Hopkins

Hank WordenDeacon Clump

Chuck HaywardUnion Captain

Denver PyleJackie Jo