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The Long Gray Line is a 1955 American Cinemascope Technicolor biographical comedy-drama film in CinemaScope directed by John Ford based on the life of Marty Maher and his autobiography, Bringing Up the Brass, co-written with Nardi Reeder Campion.
A 1955 film directed by John Ford about the life of Martin Maher, a civilian employee and instructor at West Point for 50 years. Starring Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis and Donald Crisp, the film mixes humor and drama with historical events and characters.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- John Ford
- 1955-01-04
A biographical drama about Martin Maher, an Irish immigrant who became one of West Point's most beloved officers. Directed by John Ford and starring Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara and Donald Crisp.
- John Ford, Jack Corrick, Wingate Smith
- Tyrone Power
A film about the history of West Point, directed by John Ford and starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara. See the full list of actors, writers, producers, and other crew members who worked on this classic war movie.
High-spirited Irish immigrant Marty Maher (Tyrone Power) is an awkward misfit at West Point until he's taken in as an assistant by kindly athletic director Capt. Herman...
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- Tyrone Power
- John Ford
- Biography
This is an affectionate look at West Point which focuses on Martin Maher (Power), an Irish immigrant who found a home in the Army as an instructor. He becomes very close to his pupils, one of whom...
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A biographical film about Martin Maher, an Irish immigrant who became a master sergeant and swimming instructor at West Point for 50 years. Based on his autobiography, the film shows his military and personal life, his relationships with cadets and his retirement.
