Gen. Watkins — A Southern Yankee Character Profile

About Gen. Watkins

A high-ranking Confederate General. Aubrey is tasked with infiltrating his camp to deliver fake Union battle plans. Later, Aubrey successfully retrieves the actual Union plans directly from General Watkins.

Character Facts

Played by

Minor Watson

Appears in

A Southern Yankee (1948)

Role

Supporting

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