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8.3/10   922 votes
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Director:
Edward Sedgwick
Writers:
Raymond L. Schrock (story)
Joseph Farnham (titles)
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Release Date:
7 January 1928 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
His idea of Field Manuevers weren't military -- he thought they meant a petting party! While the other "kaydets" studied War, he studied Love. You'll certainly enjoy this rollicking story of romantic West Point, naturally filmed at the U.S. Military Academy!
Plot:
Wealthy Brice Wayne enters West Point and, though he does well on the football field, angers fellow cadets with his arrogance... more | add synopsis
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Haines Makes You Feel Good more

Cast

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William Haines ... Brice Wayne

Joan Crawford ... Betty Channing
William Bakewell ... 'Tex' McNeil
Neil Neely ... Bob Sperry
Ralph Emerson ... Bob Chase
Leon Kellar ... Captain Munson
Major Raymond G. Moses ... Coach Towers (as Major Raymond G. Moses, U.S.A.)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:95 min (2002 alternate version)
Country:
USA
Sound Mix:
Silent
Certification:
USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | USA:TV-G (TV rating)

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Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002) (TV) more

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Haines Makes You Feel Good, 8 March 2008
6/10
Author: wesconnorsehny from Earth

William Haines (as Brice Wayne) is a cocky West Point cadet, and star football player, who alienates his teammates with his arrogance, and lack of team spirit. His steadfast pal, William Bakewell (as Tex McNeil), can't defend Mr. Haines without ending up in the hospital; and girlfriend Joan Crawford (as Betty Channing) grows more distant as Haines juvenile behavior becomes more and more tiresome. What will it take for Mr. Haines to win Ms. Crawford's heart? Will Mr. Bakewell regain his health? Can Haines straighten up in time to help his teammates win the big game?

"West Point" is a typical Haines film vehicle; it is worth checking out to see the popular actor's performance, and enjoyable screen presence. It is neither his most satisfying characterization, nor his best film; but, Haines is still great. Crawford's emoting is less polished, in an early role. Surprisingly, Bakewell offers the film's strongest performance (highlighted by his hospital bed scene). Edward Sedgwick's direction makes the most of Haines' silliness, and David Davidson's soundtrack is wonderful (albeit sounding too seasonal, at times).

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