Review of Drums in the Deep South

During the US Civil War, Confederate Major James Craig (as Clay Clayburn) finds himself fighting Union Major Guy Madison (as Will Denning). As is the case in most Civil War stories, the opposing soldiers once had a close relationship; in this case, they were West Point buddies. Mr. Craig is also in love with a beautiful woman, Barbara Payton (as Kathy Summers). This is a fairly predictable Civil War story. The dramatics are enhanced by Ms. Payton in the feminine lead. Payton is the most interesting player in the middling "Drums in the Deep South"; with a better part, and direction, Payton might have been a much bigger star. Her biography is sad, and typical.

**** Drums in the Deep South (9/51) William Cameron Menzies ~ James Craig, Barbara Payton, Guy Madison