Question 1

Where was Drums Across the River filmed?

Accepted Answer

Mostly on the Universal back-lot, with location filming at various California sites including Red Rock Canyon State Park, San Bernardino National Forest, and Mojave desert.

Question 2

Why did Audie Murphy get powder burns during filming?

Accepted Answer

Murphy insisted prop guns be loaded with full charges for realism. Hugh O'Brian carelessly fired his pistol near Murphy's face, causing powder burns on his face and neck.

Question 3

Which film was Audie Murphy's last with director Nathan Juran?

Accepted Answer

Drums Across the River (1954) was Murphy's last film with Nathan Juran, following Gunsmoke (1953) and Tumbleweed (1953).

Question 4

Who played the Ute chief's warrior son in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jay Silverheels played Taos, the warrior son of Ute chief Ouray (Morris Ankrum), while on leave from playing Tonto in The Lone Ranger series.

Question 5

What conflict drives the story in Drums Across the River?

Accepted Answer

When whites hunger after gold on Ute Indian land, a bigoted young man finds himself forced into a peacekeeping role.

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