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
2h 18m1955. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. An Irish immigrant becomes one of West Point's most beloved officers. Cast & Crew. Read More. John Ford. Director. Tyrone Power. Martin Maher. Maureen O'hara. Mary O'Donnell Maher. Robert Francis. James "Red" Sundstrom, Jr.
- John Ford, Jack Corrick, Wingate Smith
- Tyrone Power
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. Koehler (Ward Bond).
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- Tyrone Power
- John Ford
- Biography
Summaries. 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.
181M subscribers. Subscribed. 150. 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...
THE LONG GRAY LINE. Drama. Based on the true story of Marty Maher, a humble Irish immigrant who rose through the ranks to become one of West Point's most beloved instructors, THE LONG GRAY LINE is a rousing tribute to a remarkable man and his way of life.
