Ten Gentlemen from West Point

Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Directed by Henry Hathaway
Produced by William Perlberg
Written by Richard Maibaum
addit. dialogue
George Seaton
Based on story by Malvin Wald
Starring George Montgomery
Maureen O'Hara
Music by Alfred Newman
Cinematography Leon Shamroy
Production
company
20th Century Fox
Release dates
June 26, 1942
Running time
102 min.
Country United States
Language English
Box office $1 million (US rentals)[1]

Ten Gentlemen from West Point is a 1942 film directed by Henry Hathaway. It stars George Montgomery and Maureen O'Hara. Its cinematography was nominated for an Academy Award in 1943.[2] George Montgomery replaced John Payne who was suffering an emotional upset at the time.[3] The story tell a fictional story of the first class of the United States Military Academy in the early 1800s.

Plot

In the early 1800s, West Point Military Academy opens despite some doubting its worth - including the officer in charge, Sam Carter. A number of men enlist in the first class, including rich Howard Shelton and Kentucky backwoodsman Joe Dawson. The men are initially antagonistic towards each other, especially when Joe falls for Howard's fiance, Carolyn Brainbridge.

The men take part in the war against Tecumseh with William Henry Harrison.

Cast

Scene from Ten Gentlemen from West Point

Production

The film was originally called School for Soldiers. It was meant to star Tyrone Power, then was given to Henry Fonda and John Payne. Henry Hathaway signed to direct and Ben Hecht was bought on to rewrite the script.[4] Eventually Fonda and Payne withdrew and were replaced by George Montgomery and Randolph Scott. Maureen O'Hara and Victor Mature were meant to play other roles.[5] Eventually John Payne replaced Randolph Scott - but then John Sutton replaced Payne.

References

  1. "101 Pix Gross in Millions" Variety 6 Jan 1943 p 58
  2. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035421/awards
  3. O'Hara, Maureen; Nicoletti, John. Tis Herself: An Autobiography. Simon & Schuster. pp. 80–83.
  4. "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: Henry Fonda and John Payne Named for 'Ten Gentlemen From West Point' RIVOLI TO REOPEN SEPT. 1 ' Unfinished Business' Will Be First Attraction -- 'Charley's Aunt' Sets New Record". New York Times. 16 August 1941. p. 18.
  5. "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: Fox Buys 'My Friend Flicka' as Roddy MacDowall Vehicle -- Role for Renaldo RUSSIAN FILM DUE TONIGHT ' Wings of Victory' Arrives at Stanley -- Roxy Holds Over 'Week-End in Havana'". New York Times. 14 November 1941. p. 29.
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