‘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.
Credits:
Director: Irving Pichel
Producer: Lamar Trotti
Starring: Charles Coburn, Joan Bennett, William Eythe
Screenplay: Kathryn Scola
Cinematography: Edward Cronjager
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