The Spirit of West Point

The Spirit of West Point
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ralph Murphy
Screenplay by	Tom Reed
Story by	Margaret Mary Howard
Produced by	Harry Joe Brown John W. Rogers
Starring	Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis Robert Shayne Anne Nagel Alan Hale Jr. George O'Hanlon Michael Browne Tanis Chandler
Cinematography	Lester White
Edited by	Harvey Manger
Production company	Bro-Rog Pictures
Distributed by	Film Classics
Release date	October 4, 1947 (1947-10-04)
Running time	77 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The Spirit of West Point is a 1947 American drama film directed by Ralph Murphy and written by Tom Reed. The film stars Doc Blanchard, Glenn Davis, Robert Shayne, Anne Nagel, Alan Hale Jr., George O'Hanlon, Michael Browne and Tanis Chandler. The film was released on October 4, 1947, by Film Classics. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Plot

The story of Doc Blancard and Glenn Davis, who were both at West Point at the same time and both won the Heisman Trophy.

Cast

• Doc Blanchard as himself
• Glenn Davis as himself
• Robert Shayne as Col. Earl 'Red' Blaik
• Anne Nagel as Mrs. Blaik
• Alan Hale Jr. as Oklahoma Cutter
• George O'Hanlon as Joe Wilson
• Michael Browne as Roger 'Mileaway' McCarty
• Tanis Chandler as Mildred
• Mary Newton as Mrs. Mary Blanchard
• William Forrest as Dr. Felix Blanchard
• Lee Bennett as Cadet Cabot
• Mickey McCardle as Quarterback
• John Gallaudet as Bert Ferriss
• Rudy Wissler as Young Doc Blanchard
• Tom Harmon as Radio Sportscaster
• Bill Stern as Radio Sportscaster
• Harry Wismer as Radio Sportscaster
• Margaret Wells as Mrs. Davis
• Franklin Parker as Ralph Davis Sr.

References

1. "The Spirit of West Point (1947) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
2. Sandra Brennan. "The Spirit of West Point (1947) - Ralph Murphy". AllMovie. Retrieved 2019-06-09.
3. "The Spirit of West Point". Catalog.afi.com. Retrieved 2019-06-09.

External links

• The Spirit of West Point at IMDb