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 D. 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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Trivia
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
The lyrics cadets "spontaneously" sing in chapel is the rarely-heard fourth verse of "America" ("My country 'tis of thee."). These lyrics are not included in any Christian hymnals. Instead different lyrics are included for use in church services: "God bless our native land."
Soundtracks
Auld Lang Syne(uncredited)
Traditional Scottish ballad with words by Robert Burns
Played at the final parade
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
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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