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Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Directed by	Henry Hathaway
Written by	George Seaton; (additional dialogue by)
Screenplay by	Richard Maibaum
Story by	Malvin Wald; (suggested by a story by)
Produced by	William Perlberg
Starring	George Montgomery; Maureen O'Hara; John Sutton
Cinematography	Leon Shamroy
Edited by	James B. Clark
Music by	Alfred Newman
Color process	Black and white
Production; company	20th Century Fox
Distributed by	20th Century Fox
Release date	June 26, 1942;
Running time	103 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$1,174,500
Box office	$1 million (US rentals); $1,684,800 (worldwide)

Ten Gentlemen from West Point is a 1942 American Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring George Montgomery, Maureen O'Hara and John Sutton. Its cinematography was nominated for an Academy Award in 1943.^[3] George Montgomery replaced John Payne who was suffering an emotional upset at the time.^[4] The story tell a fictional story of the first class of the United States Military Academy in the early 1800s.

Plot

In the early 19th century, after a congressional debate, the United States Military Academy at West Point opens despite some doubting its worth - including the officer in charge, Major 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

George Montgomery as Joe Dawson
Maureen O'Hara as Carolyn Brainbridge
John Sutton as Howard Shelton
Laird Cregar as Maj. Sam Carter
Shepperd Strudwick as Henry Clay (as John Shepperd)
Victor Francen as Florimond Massey
Harry Davenport as Bane
Ward Bond as Sgt. Scully
Douglass Dumbrille as Gen. William Henry Harrison
Ralph Byrd as Maloney
Joe Brown Jr. as Benny Havens
David Bacon as Shippen
Esther Dale as Mrs. Thompson
Richard Derr as Chester
Louis Jean Heydt as Jared Danforth
Stanley Andrews as Captain Sloane
James Flavin as Captain Luddy
Edna Mae Jones as Letty
Charles Trowbridge as Senate president
Tully Marshall as Grandpa
Edwin Maxwell as Sen. John Randolph
Uno as Old Put (dog)
Edward Fielding as William Eustis
Morris Ankrum as Wood
Selmer Jackson as Sersen
Noble Johnson as Tecumseh
Eddie Dunn as O'Toole
Frank Ferguson as Alden Brown

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.^[5] 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.^[6] Eventually John Payne replaced Randolph Scott - but then John Sutton replaced Payne.

The costumes were designed by Dolly Tree.

Reception

The film recorded a loss of $89,000.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Mank, Gregory William (2018). Laird Cregar: A Hollywood Tragedy. McFarland.
^ "101 Pix Gross in Millions", Variety, January 6, 1943, p. 58
^ "Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942): Awards". IMDb.
^ O'Hara, Maureen; Nicoletti, John. Tis Herself: An Autobiography. Simon & Schuster. pp. 80–83.
^ "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. August 16, 1941. p. 18.
^ "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. November 14, 1941. p. 29.