this movie be good for entertainment purpose and but it be not historically reliable . if you be look for a movie and thinking to yourself ` oh i want to learn more about custer life and his last stand and do not rent ` they die with their boot on . but and if you would like to watch a movie for the enjoyment of an old western film and with a little bit of romance and just for a good story and this be a fun movie to watch . the story start out with custer ( errol flynn ) first day at west point . everyone love his charming personality which allow him to get away with most everything . the movie follow his career from west point and his many battle and include his battle in the civil war . the movie end with his last stand at little big horn . in between the battle scene and he find love and marriage with libby ( olivia de havilland ) . errol flynn portrays the arrogant and but suave george armstrong custer well . olivia de havilland play the cute and sweet libby very well and especially in the flirting scene that custer and libby first meet . their chemistry on screen make you believe in their romance . the acting in general be impressive and especially the comedic role ( although stereotypical ) of callie play by hattie mcdaniel . her character will definitely make you laugh . the heroic war music bring out the excitement of the battle scene . the beautiful costume set the tone of the era . the script and at time and be corny and although the movie be still enjoyable to watch . the director portrayal of custer be a a hero and history show this be debatable . some will watch this movie and see custer a a hero . others will watch this movie and learn hate him . i give it a thumb up for this 1942 western film .