The Iron Major
| The Iron Major | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Ray Enright Edward Killy (associate) |
| Produced by | Robert Fellows |
| Written by |
C. Bakaleinikoff Roy Webb |
| Screenplay by |
Aben Kandel Warren Duff |
| Story by | Florence E. Cavanaugh |
| Cinematography | Robert de Grasse |
| Edited by |
Robert Wise Philip Martin, Jr. |
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Release dates |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Iron Major is a 1943 American biographical film about the famed college football coach and World War I hero, Frank Cavanaugh. Directed by Ray Enright, the screenplay was written by Aben Kandel and Warren Duff, based on Florence E. Cavanaugh's story. Produced and directed by RKO Radio Pictures, the film premiered in Boston on October 25, 1943. The picture stars Pat O'Brien as Major Cavanaugh, along with Ruth Warrick and Robert Ryan.
Cast
- Pat O'Brien as Francis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh
- Ruth Warrick as Florence Ayres Cavanaugh
- Robert Ryan as Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan
- Leon Ames as Robert 'Bob' Stewart
- Russell Wade as Private Manning
- Bruce Edwards as Lieutenant Jones
- Richard Martin as David 'Davie' Cavanaugh
References
- ↑ "The Iron Major: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2014.