Fonda is compelling in this movie. A rivetting scene where socially awkward Fonda is sublime. His expression from the outset, his poise and elegance. The inclusion of the sound of boots brushing against the floor is genius
@callingit Thanks for the info. I'm glad someone is better with old films than I am. I can't quite work out how I got the marches wrong though - still I shan't forget Garryowen again for quite a while.!!
@frankex312 incorrect, sir. The regimental march of the 7th US Cavalry is 'Garry Owen', and this film is not about them at all. The 7th Cavalry served largely in the Dakota territores, while 'Fort Apache' depicts action against Geronimo in the southern Arizona territories including the Sonora desert bordering Mexico-the assigned grounds of the 6th US Cavalry.
@frankex312 also, the film you're thinking of about the 7th Cavalry is most likely 'They Died With Their Boots On', with Errol Flynn as George Custer. Though it's a rousing film, it is insanely inaccurate in almost every aspect.
Legend has it that Director John Ford secretly switched the march from that held during the scene's rehearsal sessions to the jaunty Irish "St Patrick's Day" which accounts for the surprised look on Henry Fonda's face when the music first begins.
One of the best scenes from one of the best movies ever made.
Did anyone notice the look on LTC Owen's face when Saint Patrick's Day started playing?
PipeSergeant54 4 months ago
There are priceless musical moments in many Ford films; they are tantalizing snippets that are more magical than most numbers in most musicals.
rossharmonics 10 months ago
That is SIMPLY beautiful.....WOW!.....I know that the word "classic" is over-used nowadays but that was SIMPLY "CLASSIC". Thank YOU, Mr Ford!!!!!!
lanetemple 1 year ago
Fonda is compelling in this movie. A rivetting scene where socially awkward Fonda is sublime. His expression from the outset, his poise and elegance. The inclusion of the sound of boots brushing against the floor is genius
iowian1 1 year ago
Can't imagine what would happen when the room is full of Irish Guards LOL
TheLordbarry 1 year ago
@callingit Thanks for the info. I'm glad someone is better with old films than I am. I can't quite work out how I got the marches wrong though - still I shan't forget Garryowen again for quite a while.!!
frankex312 1 year ago
my regimental march .... and I believe also that of the US 7th Cavalry!! (who the film is supposed to be about anyway!)
frankex312 1 year ago
@frankex312 incorrect, sir. The regimental march of the 7th US Cavalry is 'Garry Owen', and this film is not about them at all. The 7th Cavalry served largely in the Dakota territores, while 'Fort Apache' depicts action against Geronimo in the southern Arizona territories including the Sonora desert bordering Mexico-the assigned grounds of the 6th US Cavalry.
callingit 1 year ago
@frankex312 also, the film you're thinking of about the 7th Cavalry is most likely 'They Died With Their Boots On', with Errol Flynn as George Custer. Though it's a rousing film, it is insanely inaccurate in almost every aspect.
callingit 1 year ago
It's just classic!
Jamesmac30 1 year ago
I like how this is the same song that played in the last scene of the Quiet Man and you several Quiet Man castmembers are in this film!
coolerking04 1 year ago
You knew that they knew when they did this scene that this entire film was destinged for classic History
drystyx 1 year ago
Memorable scene. One of the best in the history of movies.
brickbradford 1 year ago
Legend has it that Director John Ford secretly switched the march from that held during the scene's rehearsal sessions to the jaunty Irish "St Patrick's Day" which accounts for the surprised look on Henry Fonda's face when the music first begins.
agatematt 2 years ago
Great Movie Great Characters and Great Song ! Thx
vinmanc1 2 years ago