The Long Gray Line

1955
Approved
2h 18m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

3.4K

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Maureen O'Hara and Tyrone Power in The Long Gray Line (1955)

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Slapstick Biography Comedy Drama Sport

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.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.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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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

3.4K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination

Trivia
John Ford cast Jack Lemmon as Ensign Frank Pulver in Mister Roberts (1955) after having seen him test for this film.

Goofs
According to the plot line of the movie, Martin "Marty" Maher retired from the Army in the 50's (Eisenhower was President). In real life Maher retired from the Army in 1928 and stayed at West Point as a civilian employee in the athletic department and retired from that in 1946. He died on Jan. 17, 1961, at the age of 84 and is buried in the West Point cemetery.

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?

Connections
Featured in I've Got a Secret: Jane Powell (1962)

Soundtracks
Rosen aus dem Süden
(uncredited)
Music by Johann Strauss

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8/10

Pleasant Surprise!!

I've been humbled! I thought of myself as a movie buff. This one slipped past me. I'm a fan of Ford and everyone in this movie. I must admit I had never heard of this movie. Terrific story telling! The music brought back a lot of memories. The old saying "they don't make 'em like that anymore" certainly applies to this one. Telling a good story and characters you care about is more important than spending $100 million. Some of our current film makers could learn from this movie. You can entertain people sitting around a camp fire telling stories. Just tell a good one and make them care. I'll be adding this film to my library!