Three Crosses at The Little Big Horn

 

There were a number of entertaining westerns co-produced by Harry Joe Brown and Randolph Scott. The Tall T, Decision at Sundown, Ride Lonesome, and Comanche Station are among the best. Scott is perfectly cast in these low-budget westerns. Despite some historical inaccuracies, not the least of which is period-correct apparel, they are enjoyable thanks to Scott's screen presence. One of his weaker entries in their partnership, however, was 1956's, 7th Cavalry. 

With its slow pace and talky script, the film never reaches much of a climax and lacks believability on several fronts. Acknowledging Hollywood's common practice, Scott's character never historically existed though he is surrounded by historically accurate individuals. Glaring is that Scott's character was a close friend and supporter of George A. Custer. But without a doubt, the most unforgivable error is the three times the real Randolph Scott's mispronunciation of the 7th Calvary, not 7th Cavalry. The two words could not be more diametrically opposed. Obviously, no one was aware of the Biblical location or bothered to retake the scenes.