Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Ford

WriterJohn Stone

CinematographerJoseph H. August

Editor

Alex Troffey

Cast

Victor McLaglenas Captain Donald King

Myrna Loyas Yasmani

David Torrenceas Field Marshal

David Rollinsas Lieutenant Malcolm King

Cyril Chadwickas Major Twynes

Lumsden Hareas Black Watch Colonel

Roy D'Arcyas Rewa Ghunga

David Percyas David

Mitchell Lewisas Major Mohammed Khan

Claude Kingas General

Walter Longas Harrim Bey

Francis Fordas MacGregor (uncredited)

Randolph Scottas Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)

John Wayneas Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Stagecoach1939

Both directed by John Ford

Or

The Long Voyage Home1940Both directed by John Ford
The Plough and the Stars1936Both directed by John Ford

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