the save grace of this film be it humour . play up to the strength of their star and warner brother cast their version of general custer a a cocky and dashing and irreverent prankster with a romantic streak and an unexpected strain of idealism while it be robin hood all over again and and flynn blossom in the role . all his best action picture make use of his talent for mischief and comic timing and and this one be no exception . it also benefit from the return of former co star olivia de havilland and despite an early agreement to break the partnership while the part of strong minded libby custer be a good role than the sweet love interest type she have grow tire of play for the studio in flynn later film and and after see the script he have specifically request de havilland be cast so that she could do justice to the part . in this final collaboration and she pile all her considerable acting skill into what be and at heart and basically a romping adventure movie and and the screen chemistry be rekindle for once and she and flynn get the chance to develop their character beyond the initial romance into an old married couple and to equally win effect . the flynn or de havilland pairing and the streak of comedy be what have provide this film durability and when most of flynn other western hold in such affection by the contemporary american public and although allegedly not by their star have long since be forget . the action scene be fairly cursory ( despite and ironically and the death of an extra in a fall during one of the filmed charge ) and the villain of the piece turn out and schoolboy fashion and to be the same people who be horrid to our hero on his very first day at west point and and thus continue to frustrate him throughout his career . it cut down on the cast list and but it a trifle too morally convenient . however and these be quibble largely irrelevant to a film that never set out to be more than a rouse piece of entertainment . ably aid and abet by a sterling group of support player ( memorably include anthony quinn in an all but wordless role a the sioux leader ) and errol flynn gallop his way through the plot courtesy of his usual arsenal represent charmingly sheepish look and unexpected sweetness and mischievous twinkle and flash point indignation and cheerful fellowship and sheer high octane charisma . he a reckless braggart and but you can not help but like him . and it hard to go away without the tune of garryowen thread it jaunty way through your ear for many day thereafter . this be one of flynn last hit while it also contain a surprising amount of good act amongst the fun and and be a film worthy of be remember .