West Point (1927): Cast
West Point is a 1927 drama directed by Edward Sedgwick, starring William Haines as Brice Wayne, Neil Neely and Joan Crawford. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Edward Sedgwick
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is West Point About?
The premise of West Point without spoilers.
Arrogant, wise‑cracking Brice Wayne enrolls at the United States Military Academy at West Point, believing “field maneuvers” are a petting party. He adapts to plebe life, makes the freshman football squad, outplays the varsity and clashes with upperclassman Bob Sperry. Meanwhile, local girl Betty Channing becomes his supporter.
West Point Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- cadet corps
- football team
- texan
- smart aleck
- black knights of the hudson
- hudson river
- song
- pep rally
- philadelpia football stadium
- annual army navy football game
- united states military academy
- football coach smokes cigarettes
+38 more Show fewer
- football referee
- water bucket
- train depot
- forgiveness
- blow hard freshman
- plebe team
- pre code film
- mule mascot
- goat mascot
- army mule
- navy goat
- drop kick field goal
- last second touchdown
- goal post
- school superintendent
- newsreel footage
- concussion
- leather helmet
- cleated football shoe
- stock footage
- dishonor
- shunning
- comedy drama
- rich suitor
- anonymous donation
- observational humor
- buddy drama
- army major
- west point military academy
- dedication
- newspaper reporter
- favoritism
- team spirit
- outdoor sport
- posing as blind person
- contact sport
- military cadet
- live radio broadcast
West Point Cast & Characters
William Haines leads the cast as Brice Wayne, with Neil Neely as Bob Sperry and Joan Crawford as Betty Channing. Directed by Edward Sedgwick; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Edward Sedgwick
- William Haines as Brice Wayne
- Neil Neely as Bob Sperry
-
Joan Crawford as Betty Channing -
Edward Brophy as Team Manager (Uncredited)
Also Starring in West Point
· 6 more- William Bakewell 'Tex' McNeil
- E.H. Calvert Superintendent (Uncredited)
- Eddie Clayton Bit Role (uncredited)
- Ralph Emerson Bob Chase
- Leon Kellar Capt. Munson
- Raymond G. Moses Coach Towers
More from Edward Sedgwick
More films directed by Edward Sedgwick: I Love Lucy: The Movie, Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm, A Southern Yankee and Air Raid Wardens.
West Point Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Der Schlauberger” and “L'allievo di West Point”.
- Also known as
-
- Der Schlauberger
- L'allievo di West Point
- Academia de Cadetes
Seen West Point?
Movies Like West Point
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Duke of West Point, West Point of the Air and Ten Gentlemen from West Point.
West Point FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of West Point, each answered in a sentence.
How long is West Point?
West Point runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was West Point released?
West Point was released on December 31, 1927.
Who directed West Point?
West Point was directed by Edward Sedgwick.
More films by Edward Sedgwick Who is in the cast of West Point?
West Point stars William Haines as Brice Wayne, Neil Neely as Bob Sperry and Joan Crawford as Betty Channing, among 10 credited actors.
Does West Point have a post-credit scene?
No. West Point has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
