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Ten Gentlemen from West Point

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Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Directed byHenry Hathaway
Written byGeorge Seaton
(additional dialogue by)
Screenplay byRichard Maibaum
Story byMalvin Wald
(suggested by a story by)
Produced byWilliam Perlberg
StarringGeorge Montgomery
Maureen O'Hara
John Sutton
CinematographyLeon Shamroy
Edited byJames B. Clark
Music byAlfred Newman
Color processBlack and white
Production
company
20th Century Fox
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • June 26, 1942 (1942-06-26)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,174,500[1]
Box office$1 million (US rentals)[2]
$1,684,800 (worldwide)[1]

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

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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

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Scene from Ten Gentlemen from West Point

Production

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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

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

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Mank, Gregory William (2018). Laird Cregar: A Hollywood Tragedy. McFarland.
  2. ^ "101 Pix Gross in Millions", Variety, January 6, 1943, p. 58
  3. ^ "Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942): Awards". IMDb.
  4. ^ O'Hara, Maureen; Nicoletti, John. Tis Herself: An Autobiography. Simon & Schuster. pp. 80–83.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
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