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  1. The Long Gray Line is a 1955 American Cinemascope Technicolor biographical comedy-drama film in CinemaScope directed by John Ford based on the life of Marty Maher and his autobiography, Bringing Up the Brass, co-written with Nardi Reeder Campion.

  2. The Long Gray Line: Directed by John Ford. With Tyrone Power, Maureen O'Hara, Robert Francis, Donald Crisp. In 1898, Irish immigrant Martin Maher is hired as a civilian employee at West Point where, during a 50-year career, he rises to the rank of NCO and instructor.

    • (3.3K)
    • Biography, Comedy, Drama
    • John Ford
    • 1955-01-04
  3. 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. He becomes very close to his pupils, one of whom...

  4. An Irish immigrant becomes one of West Point's most beloved officers.

    • John Ford, Jack Corrick, Wingate Smith
    • Tyrone Power
  5. Synopsis. The Long Gray Line is based on the life of Martin "Marty" Maher, Jr. (25 June 1876 17 January 1961). Maher was an Irish immigrant from Ballycrine, County Tipperary, Ireland, who joined the United States Army in 1898 and rose to the rank of Master Sergeant.

  6. Based on the true story of Marty Maher, a humble Irish immigrant who became a legendary instructor at West Point, this film is a tribute to his life and legacy. Starring Tyrone Power and directed by John Ford, it features stunning location shots and a stellar supporting cast.

  7. The Long Gray Line is a 1955 American Technicolor drama film in CinemaScope directed by John Ford based on the life of Marty Maher. Tyrone Power stars as the scrappy Irish immigrant whose 50-year career at West Point took him from a dishwasher to a non-commissioned officer and athletic instructor.