Published on Jul 5, 2016
Ten Gentlemen From West Point 1942 Drama, War, George Montgomery, Maureen O'Hara, John Sutton
Poor but proud Joe Dawson (George Montgomery) leaves his family farm and travels to the U.S. Military Academy in hopes of serving his country. Howard Shelton (John Sutton), the son of a wealthy businessman, enrolls simply for the prestige of being a graduate. As a debate rages over whether the school is necessary, Howard's fiancée (Maureen O'Hara) fights to save the academy and becomes a source of tension for the two cadets, who suffer under the iron hand of Maj. Carter (Laird Cregar).
Initial release: June 26, 1942
Director: Henry Hathaway
Production company: 20th Century Fox
Written by: Richard Maibaum
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
Poor but proud Joe Dawson (George Montgomery) leaves his family farm and travels to the U.S. Military Academy in hopes of serving his country. Howard Shelton (John Sutton), the son of a wealthy businessman, enrolls simply for the prestige of being a graduate. As a debate rages over whether the school is necessary, Howard's fiancée (Maureen O'Hara) fights to save the academy and becomes a source of tension for the two cadets, who suffer under the iron hand of Maj. Carter (Laird Cregar).
Initial release: June 26, 1942
Director: Henry Hathaway
Production company: 20th Century Fox
Written by: Richard Maibaum
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White
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