The Long Gray Line (1955)
In 1898, Irish immigrant Martin Maher is hired as a civilian employee at West Point where, during a 50-year career, he rises to the rank of NCO and instructor.
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Martin 'Marty' Maher -
Mary O'Donnell -
James N. Sundstrom Jr. -
Old Martin -
Capt. Herman J. Kohler -
Kitty Carter -
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James Nilsson 'Red' Sundstrom -
Dwight Eisenhower -
Abner 'Cherub' Overton -
Dinny Maher -
Cpl. Rudolph Heinz -
Capt. John Pershing -
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Director:
John FordWriters:
Edward Hope (screenplay), Marty Maher (based upon "Bringing Up the Brass" by), Nardi Reeder Campion (based upon "Bringing Up the Brass" by)All Cast & Crew
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John Ford cast Jack Lemmon as Ens. Frank Pulver in Mister Roberts (1955) after having seen him test for this film.
Quotes
Jim O'Carberry:
This is Marty Maher. Whitey Larson.
Martin 'Marty' Maher:
How do you do, sir?
Jim O'Carberry:
If you have any trouble with horses, drop around and see Marty.
Whitey Larson:
But he's in the infantry!
Jim O'Carberry:
Well naturally! He knows horses. You don't think they'd put him in the cavalry, do ya?
Goofs
During the Army/Notre Dame football game of 1913, actors referred to Notre Dame as The Fighting Irish. At the time the team name was actually The Catholics, and the name Fighting Irish was not adopted officially until 1927.
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The Thunderer(uncredited)
Music by John Philip Sousa
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Genres
Biography | Comedy | Drama | SportDetails
Release Date:
4 January 1955Language
English, Irish
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,748,000 (estimated)
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