Tyrone Power
Martin "Marty" Maher
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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.
The Long Gray Line: Directed by John Ford. With Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Donald Crisp. 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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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- John Ford
- 1955-01-04
Based on a true story, the film follows the life of Martin Maher, an Irish immigrant who became a legendary West Point officer and teacher. Starring Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara and Donald Crisp, directed by John Ford.
- John Ford, Jack Corrick, Wingate Smith
- Tyrone Power
Oct 27, 2009 · The New York Times bestseller about West Point's Class of 1966, by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Rick Atkinson. A classic of its kind, The Long Gray Line is the twenty-five-year saga of the West Point class of 1966.
- Rick Atkinson
- $13.48
- Picador
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...
A film based on the life of Martin Maher, a Irish immigrant who became a master sergeant and swimming instructor at West Point for 50 years. Learn about his job, family, and relationships with cadets in this IMDb plot summary.
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 J....
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- Biography
