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John ford pours on the sentiment like syrup in the long gray line, a tribute to the traditions of west point. The long gray line korean all region import tyrone power. The life story of west point athletic director marty maher was the inspiration for john fords the long gray line. The long gray line by rick atkinson is about the class of 1966 for west point. Based on marty mahers autobiography, the long gray line seems at first glance too. She marked her broadway debut in the play the grand prize 1955 and had roles of substance in the films the long gray line 1955, which starred tyrone power and mister roberts 1955.

The film was the first cinemascope picture to be directed by ford and was his first film after a nearly oneyear layoff due to eye surgery. Athletic director ward bond takes a liking to maher and arranges for the. Despite the unpleasantries surrounding ford on the film, his expertise at glorious storytelling is in full evidence. 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. Robert peterson full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Using the name jean moorehead, she was playboy magazines playmate of the month for the october 1955 issue. The movie was a reunion for power and ohara, who had worked together on the black swan 1942 over a dozen years previously. John fords inspiring the long gray line comes to dvd with a pair of transfers. Long lines of graysuited cadets do indeed feature in the film, warping their way to the edges of the scope screen. The long gray line is a standout drama on west point. It is an obscure and forgotten anecdote that when robert francis died in the summer of 1955 in a plane crash taking off from the burbank airport near warner brother studios someone overheard james dean, who was working for the studio at that time. The impact of the two world wars are shown in this film. The long gray line 1955 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

The long gray line is a 1955 american technicolor drama film in cinemascope directed by john ford. Long gray line, the on dvd 043396065468 from sony pictures home entertainment. Directed by john ford, starring tyrone power, maureen ohara, robert francis, donald crisp, the long gray line is a 1950s comedy drama about irish immigration. It was directed by john ford with a screenplay by james warner bellah it was released theatrically by republic pictures plot. You can find more information regarding this film on its imdb page. With tyrone power, maureen ohara, robert francis, donald crisp. He becomes very close to his pupils, one of whom isdwight eisenhower. The long gray line 1955 plot summary 2 in 1898, irish immigrant martin maher is hired as a civilian employee at west point where, during a 50year career, he rises to the rank of nco and instructor. Columbia tristars dvd of the long gray line will be the first opportunity most of us have had to see the film in its cinemascope proportions, which is the best thing that can be said about this visually undistinguished film. Long hairstyles for older women imageyou can find long gray hair and more on our website.

Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Filmed on location with a stellar supporting cast including ford favorites maureen ohara, ward bond and harry carey, jr. The long gray line has been ranked 948 times, wins 39. Told in flashback, the film recalls the first days at the point for irish immigrant maher. Her break in the industry came when she was cast in the shortlived soap opera miss susan. For tyrone power the role of marty maher, irishman through whose eyes the story is told, is a memorable one. Le film the long gray line 1955 vostfr film complet. The long gray line 1955 flickers in timeflickers in time. The long gray line has achieved a sort of mythical status over time. Heartbreaking drama, with many unusual film making approaches. Excellent 1954 columbia cinemascope presentation of john fords story of martin marty maher the real legend of west point.

Sadly, the long gray line was also his final film because a few months after its release, the handsome, talented francis was killed in a small plane that he was piloting. Mar 26, 20 the long gray line is one of those films that fits decidedly into fords later line. Robert peterson list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Theres a pathos in the the long gray line that is, frankly, indescribable. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Told in flashback, the film recalls the first days at the point for irish immigrant maher tyrone power, a pugnacious boy who cant seem to fit in with the institutions regimen of unquestioning discipline. Complete summary of rick atkinsons the long gray line. Overview of the long gray line, 1955, directed by john ford, with tyrone power, maureen ohara, robert francis, at turner classic movies. The long gray line cast and crew cast photos and info. Based on martin mahers autobiography and directed by john ford, a man from ireland gets a job at west point, marries a woman from ireland, and keeps enlisting in the army and working with the athletic teams. If you live your life in selfless devotion to a tradition, whatever that tradition may be, your selflessness will not be forgotten in the final accounting. The long gray line is a 1955 american technicolor biographical comedy drama film in cinemascope directed by john ford and based on the life of marty maher. Tyrone power stars as the scrappy irish immigrant whose 50year career at west point took him from a dishwasher to a noncommissioned officer and athletic instructor. May 26, 2017 the long gray line has achieved a sort of mythical status over time.

Feb 17, 2007 the life story of a saltof the earth irish immigrant, who becomes an army noncommissioned officer and spends his 50 year career at the united states military academy at west point. Tyrone power ages 50 years to play reallife west point legend martin maher, the scrappy irish immigrant who rises from another mick waiter to hottempered cadet to one of the bestloved instructors of the institution. The movie takes place at west point from the early 1900s to thec1950s. The long gray line 1955 02091955 us comedy, drama 2h 18m user score. The closedcaptioned english soundtrack is rendered. Hollywood advanced the phrase with the 1955 film, the long gray line. The class of 1966 was a group of 807 young men and women, only 579 of them graduating. The long gray line was the last film of actor robert francis 19301955, who died on july 31, 1955 in a plane crash.

The long gray line john ford, tyrone power, maureen o. Like some of his other nostalgic films of the period, notably wings of eagles this takes into account the life of a lifetime soldier as a bumbling recruit to sentimental old veteran. My fiftyfive years at west point, escrito com nardi reeder campion. The life story of a saltoftheearth irish immigrant, who becomes an army noncommissioned officer and spends his 50 year career at the united states military academy at west point. Le film the long gray line 1955 vostfr admin 20170704t02. Told in flashback, the film recalls the first days at the point for irish. Although tyrone powers greatest movies are nightmare alley and witness for the prosecution and i do agree they were great movies, i feel his greatest movie was the long gray line. Full of grace notes from john ford, not to mention a wallop of a christmas scene, one which acutely establishes the epic mundanity of lifes simplest pleasures. After four years thirty were dead, making this class have the greatest number of casualties by and class. Philip carey in the long gray line 1955 robert francis in the long gray line 1955 maureen ohara and. Filmed on location with a stellar supporting cast, the long gray line is a stirring reminder of marty mahers proud place in history. Nardi reeder campion book edward hope writer contact.

This includes his jobrelated experiences as well as his family life and the relationships he develops with young cadets with whom he befriends. The long gray line by john ford john ford, tyrone power. If you want a sentimental, historical, enjoyable night at. Highspirited irish immigrant marty maher tyrone power is an awkward misfit at west point until hes taken in as an assistant by kindly athletic director capt. In 1898, irish immigrant martin maher is hired as a civilian employee at west point where, during a 50year career, he rises to the rank of nco and instructor. The long gray line 1955 was directed by the great john ford, starring two of my favorite actors, tyrone power and maureen ohara. Along with fords late james stewartrichard widmark western two rode together 1961, the sets identifiable high point is the long gray line 1955 the lesson is clear. Watch the long gray line online stream full movie directv.

In addition to his younger brother dinny who is featured in the film, marty maher had an older brother joseph. View company contact information for the long gray. Watch the long gray line starring tyrone power in this drama on directv. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.

View company contact information for the long gray line on imdbpro. The long gray line 1955 unfortunately, this is the closest look we get at ms jean. The long gray line is one of those films that fits decidedly into fords later line. What the long gray line is made of modern war institute. This is korea is a 1951 american documentary film about the korean war. Irish immigrant marty maher tyrone power spends 50 years as a coach at the u. I believe theres a world of meaning to be found in the ending, and i dont know how i can begin to plumb its depths. Beyond prominent speeches, journalist and author rick atkinsons bestselling book, the long gray line, was based on his 1982 pulitzer prizewinning reporting on west points class of 1966. The united artists film marty won the academy award for best. Jan 09, 2016 the long gray line 1955 was directed by the great john ford, starring two of my favorite actors, tyrone power and maureen ohara. The long gray line is a 1955 american technicolor biographical comedy drama film in cinemascope directed by john ford and based on the life of marty. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the long gray line near you. Long hairstyles for older women image iconic focus is a modeling agency representing women over all of them are inspiring but the older the woman, the more inspiring imo silver grey hair.