Young Daniel Boone is a 1950 American Cinecolor Western film directed by Reginald LeBorg and written by Clint Johnston and Reginald LeBorg. The film stars David Bruce, Kristine Miller, Damian O'Flynn, Don Beddoe, Mary Treen and John Mylong. It was released on March 5, 1950 by Monogram Pictures.Dixon, 1992 p. 31: "LeBorg co-authored the screenplay..." And p. 146-147: Directorial Credits "...the script is predictable and uninvolving..."
Plot In the aftermath of an Indian massacre of white settlers in the 18th century, frontiersman and guide Daniel Boone is sent by British general Braddock to search for survivors. Among them is Charlie Bryan, who reports that his two daughters were carried away by the Indians. Boone rescues the young women, Rebecca and Helen. A French captain, Fraser, representing French colonial interests, captures Boone and his party. An attack by Indians in alliance with British forces leads to a fight in which Boone kills Captain Fraser. Boone and Rebecca intend to marry and settle in Kentucky.
Cast David Bruce as Daniel Boone Kristine Miller as Rebecca Bryan Damian O'Flynn as Capt. Fraser Don Beddoe as Charlie Bryan Mary Treen as Helen Bryan John Mylong as Col. von Arnheim William Roy Little Hawk Stanley Logan as Col. Benson Herbert Naish as Pvt. Haslet Nipo T. Strongheart as Walking Eagle Dick Foote as Lt. Perkins Stephen S. Harrison as Sentry
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References Dixon, Wheeler Winston. 1992. The Films of Reginald LeBorg: Interviews, Essays, and Filmography. Filmmakers No. 31 The Scarecrow Press, Metuchen, New Jersey.
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