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Which historical figures were portrayed in Michael Curtiz’s Santa Fe Trail?
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In Michael Curtiz’s 1940 film Santa Fe Trail, the following historical figures were portrayed:
- John Brown: The American abolitionist was played by Raymond Massey.1
- Jeb Stuart: The Confederate cavalry commander was portrayed by Errol Flynn.1
- George Armstrong Custer: The U.S. Army officer was portrayed by Ronald Reagan.1