Colonel Effingham’s Raid (1946) – A Comedy of Civic Pride and Political Corruption

Colonel Effingham’s Raid (1946) – A Comedy of Civic Pride and Political Corruption

‘Colonel Effingham’s Raid’ is a 1946 American comedy film directed by Irving Pichel, based on Berry Fleming’s 1943 novel. The story follows Colonel William Seaborn Effingham, a retired Army officer who returns to his hometown of Fredericksville, Georgia, in 1940. Disturbed by the local government’s lack of civic pride, he begins writing a newspaper column to challenge their plans to demolish the historic courthouse. As Effingham rallies the townspeople against political corruption, the film blends humor with themes of tradition, resistance, and small-town activism. Charles Coburn delivers a charismatic performance as the determined colonel, making this film a charming and insightful look at local politics.


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