Question 1

Why does the flag at the end of 7th Cavalry have 35 stars instead of 37?

Accepted Answer

The flag has 35 stars rather than the approved 37 for 1876. However, the US has never retired a flag design, so a 35-star flag would not be unusual for a frontier post in 1876.

Question 2

Which actor from 7th Cavalry later played Della Street on Perry Mason?

Accepted Answer

Barbara Hale, who played Martha Kellogg, later portrayed Della Street on Perry Mason (1957).

Question 3

What is the significance of the surname 'Kellogg' in the film?

Accepted Answer

The surname 'Kellogg' is used for two characters—the colonel and his daughter Martha. It is also the surname of Mark Kellogg, a newspaper reporter killed at the Battle of the Little Big Horn.

Question 4

What unusual saddle does Capt. Benson's horse have?

Accepted Answer

The saddle on Capt. Benson's horse is an early 'plantation saddle.' Officers on the frontier often substituted personal equipment based on taste and affordability.

Question 5

Who plays Capt. Tom Benson in 7th Cavalry?

Accepted Answer

Randolph Scott plays Capt. Tom Benson.

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