The Duke of West Point (1938): Cast & Plot
The Duke of West Point is a 1938 action drama directed by Alfred E. Green, starring Richard Carlson as Jack West, Louis Hayward and Tom Brown. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Edward Small Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Duke of West Point About?
The premise of The Duke of West Point without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cocky new West Point cadet from Cambridge is given the cold shoulder by his classmates because of his rule-breaking antics.
The Duke of West Point Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- varsity football coach
- freshmen football coach
- hazing
- arrogance
- cocky
- undisciplined student
- black knights of the hudson
- hockey coach
- hockey team
- newsreel football game footage
- honor code
- comeuppance
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- army vs.princeton football games
- miche stadium
- silent treatment
- deception
- student
- west point
- locker room
- vindication
- sports announcer
- athletic injury
- tradition
- turkey dinner
- christmas dinner
- shunning
- birthday present
- military academy
- honor court
- awol
- boxing
- football practice
- college football
- college
- american football
- hockey
- plebe
- rugby
- west point military academy
- snob
The Duke of West Point Cast & Characters
Richard Carlson leads the cast as Jack West, with Louis Hayward as Steven Early and Tom Brown as Sonny Drew. Directed by Alfred E. Green; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alfred E. Green
- Richard Carlson as Jack West
- Louis Hayward as Steven Early
- Tom Brown as Sonny Drew
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Joan Fontaine as Ann Porter
Also Starring in The Duke of West Point
· 19 more- James Flavin Plebe Hockey Coach
- Jonathan Hale Steven's Father
- Edward Earle Surgeon
- Edward LeSaint Oath Giver
- Emma Dunn Jack's Mother
- Don 'Red' Barry Grady
- Charles D. Brown Ann's Father
- Kenneth Harlan Varsity Football Coach
- Steve Pendleton Cadet Rains
- William Bakewell Committee Captain
- Marjorie Gateson Sonny's Mother
- Mary MacLaren Nurse
- Jed Prouty Sonny's Father
- Alan Curtis Strong
- George McKay Varsity Hockey Coach
- Nick Lukats Plebe Football Coach
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- Anthony Nace First Captain of Corps
- Allen Connor Tactical Officer
- Art Raymond Country Boy
The Duke of West Point Plot Summary
What happens in The Duke of West Point from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Steven Early, Louis Hayward, an American diplomat’s son educated in England, arrives at West Point and earns the nickname “The Duke” for his refined bearing. He quickly proves himself as both a diligent student and a capable athlete, especially on the ice where he shines in hockey. His roommates and close friends are cadets Sonny Drew, Tom Brown, and Jack West, Richard Carlson; he also finds a romantic interest in Ann Porter, Joan Fontaine.
Full summary
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The Duke of West Point FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Duke of West Point, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Duke of West Point?
The Duke of West Point runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Duke of West Point released?
The Duke of West Point was released on December 29, 1938.
Who directed The Duke of West Point?
The Duke of West Point was directed by Alfred E. Green.
More films by Alfred E. Green Who is in the cast of The Duke of West Point?
The Duke of West Point stars Richard Carlson as Jack West, Louis Hayward as Steven Early and Tom Brown as Sonny Drew, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Duke of West Point have a post-credit scene?
No. The Duke of West Point has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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