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Ce n'est qu'un au revoir...

Original title: The Long Gray Line
  • 1955
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.6K
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Maureen O'Hara and Tyrone Power in Ce n'est qu'un au revoir... (1955)
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In 1898, Irish immigrant Martin Maher is hired as a civilian employee at West Point where, during a 50-year career, he rises to the rank of NCO and instructor.In 1898, Irish immigrant Martin Maher is hired as a civilian employee at West Point where, during a 50-year career, he rises to the rank of NCO and instructor.In 1898, Irish immigrant Martin Maher is hired as a civilian employee at West Point where, during a 50-year career, he rises to the rank of NCO and instructor.

  • Director
    • John Ford
  • Writers
    • Edward Hope
    • Marty Maher
    • Nardi Reeder Campion
  • Stars
    • Tyrone Power
    • Maureen O'Hara
    • Robert Francis
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  • IMDb RATING
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    3.6K
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    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • Edward Hope
      • Marty Maher
      • Nardi Reeder Campion
    • Stars
      • Tyrone Power
      • Maureen O'Hara
      • Robert Francis
    • 53User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power
    • Martin 'Marty' Maher
    Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara
    • Mary O'Donnell
    Robert Francis
    Robert Francis
    • James N. Sundstrom Jr.
    Donald Crisp
    Donald Crisp
    • Old Martin
    Ward Bond
    Ward Bond
    • Capt. Herman J. Kohler
    Betsy Palmer
    Betsy Palmer
    • Kitty Carter
    Philip Carey
    Philip Carey
    • Charles 'Chuck' Dotson
    • (as Phil Carey)
    William Leslie
    William Leslie
    • James Nilsson 'Red' Sundstrom
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Dwight D. Eisenhower
    Patrick Wayne
    Patrick Wayne
    • Abner 'Cherub' Overton
    Sean McClory
    Sean McClory
    • Dinny Maher
    Peter Graves
    Peter Graves
    • Cpl. Rudolph Heinz
    Milburn Stone
    Milburn Stone
    • Capt. John Pershing
    Erin O'Brien-Moore
    Erin O'Brien-Moore
    • Mrs. Koehler
    • (as Erin O'Brien Moore)
    Walter Ehlers
    • Mike Shannon
    • (as Walter D. Ehlers)
    Willis Bouchey
    Willis Bouchey
    • Maj. Thomas
    Don Barclay
    Don Barclay
    • McDonald
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Benoit
    Mary Benoit
    • Undetermined Secondary Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Ford
    • Writers
      • Edward Hope
      • Marty Maher
      • Nardi Reeder Campion
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    lonniebealeusa

    forgotten classic

    How did I ever miss this movie either on video or t.v. John Ford has his stock character actors and I was surprised that John Wayne did not have the starring role,which was well handled by Tyrone Power.A small masterpiece ably handled by all mixing the typical Ford traits of humor and serious modes. Loosely based on a true story,it is American propaganda at its finest and a nice tribute to the West Point Academy.One of Tyrone Powers' final films,and one of his best performances showing he could handle comedy,drama and a nice attempt at an Irish accent. The finale did become a bit soppy but does not detract from the overall movie. Sadly this film has been forgotten by the majority of film audiences and those in power who show supposed classics on the oldies channels.If it ever turns up on t.v. take a look and be pleasantly surprised.Maybe even todays so called writers,directors and actors might like to see how the master did it.
    BobLib

    All Ford and all heart

    You could call "The Long Grey Line" an affectionate tribute by one American institution to another: John Ford to West Point. All the Fordian elements, unashamed sentimentality, boisterious comedy, stark tragedy, are all here, and Ford and his actors convey them all beautifully.

    And what actors! Tyrone Power finally proved that he could act in his moving portrayal of Martin Maher, a real-life West Point legend who started out as a fresh-off-the-boat waiter and wound up as the Academy's much-venerated Master of the Sword. Maher died in 1961 at age eighty-four, just as an era he represented was dying, too. Maureen O'Hara gives her usual strong portrayal as his devoted wife, likewise Donald Crisp as his father. Two of the most beloved members of the Ford stock company are here, too. Ward Bond playes Captain Koehler, the previous Master of the Sword who takes young Martin under his wing. And Harry Carey, Jr. has a good spot as the young Dwight Eisenhower, who was going bald even then and trying to stop it with hair-restorer.

    A military "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" this may be, but as a heartfelt, human tribute to the Point and the men who made it, as well as good, overlooked Ford, this film is a hidden treasure.
    Mike-864

    Makes my top ten list!

    This movie is one of John Ford's best. I have seen this movie many times, and it only improves with age. A truly heart warming story of a man who came from Ireland and found a new home at West Point, home of our oldest Military Academy. If you like tradition and biographies, this movie is one that you can't help but to love. The only bad thing about the movie is that it is not shown enough and doesn't get the credit it deserves.
    tuffy-jo

    One of Ford's Finest!!!

    If you like Irish character studies you'll love this movie. This movie follows in flash back 50 years in the true-life story of Irish immigrant Martin Maher. Tyrone Power plays Martin wonderfully. When Martin arrives in America he takes a civilian waiter job at the US Military Academy at West Point. Docked for "breakage", he joins the Army and works at several different jobs at the Point. The last job being assistant to the "Master of the Sword" played by the very versatile Ford stock company player (Ward Bond). At West Point, Martin meets and marries the love of his life Mary O'Donnell marvelously brought to life by Maureen O'Hara. Martin and Mary setup housekeeping and are able to bring Martin's father Old Martin (Donald Crisp) and brother Dinny to America. When Old Martin first meets Mary he is impressed when he asks if she still `Has the Irish' and she is able to speak in Gaelic.

    As the movie unfolds you will really care about Martin, Mary, old Martin and the cadets Martin helps through the Academy. Due to talent of the director John Ford and cast, the characters appear to be real people--not just a bunch of actors who made a movie. You'll be fascinated by the class "The Stars Fell On " (graduating class of Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, etc.) This movie will stir up patriotic feelings, but also shows the high cost of war. You will smile and just might shed a tear before this one is over. You will not regret the time spent with Martin Maher--and may find yourself thinking about this movie for a long time after you see it. This is indeed, one of Pappy Ford's finest.
    8dbdumonteil

    Irish heartbeats

    Although the film has a running time of two hours+ ,for it tells the story of a man's entire life ,from his enlistment (and even before) to his old age,there is never a dull moment .

    John Ford was one of the most wonderful storytellers that ever was.The first part of the film is made of trivia,but everything is endearing ,moving .Take the dad's and the brother's arrival:no syrupy violins and choirs needed: the Irish are doing Mary's cooking justice and they are not in a hurry to hug Marty.The same goes for Marty/Mary when they fall in love:what could be more down to earth than this kitchen ?And however something vibrates ,as the love they all feel for the country they left behind.

    The second part deals with wars and if the tone has changed ,the spirit remains intact:what could be more prosaic than burning Mary's toilet to celebrate the end of WW?Although the hero experiments tragedy ,Ford always avoids pathos and melodrama: the child's death during the celebration is given a sober treatment.Mary's passing is perhaps the most beautiful scene in the whole movie,being Fordesque to the core (remember the death of the mother in "three godfathers") and her fleeting reappearance at the very end of the movie is not irrelevant.

    A life is made of small joys and big griefs.

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    • Trivia
      John Ford cast Jack Lemmon as Ensign Frank Pulver in Permission jusqu'à l'aube (1955) after having seen him test for this film.
    • Goofs
      According to the plot line of the movie, Martin "Marty" Maher retired from the Army in the 50's (Eisenhower was President). In real life Maher retired from the Army in 1928 and stayed at West Point as a civilian employee in the athletic department and retired from that in 1946. He died on Jan. 17, 1961, at the age of 84 and is buried in the West Point cemetery.
    • Quotes

      Old Martin: Do you have the Irish, woman of the house?

      Mary O'Donnell: I have.

    • Connections
      Featured in I've Got a Secret: Jane Powell (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      Rosen aus dem Süden
      (uncredited)

      Music by Johann Strauss

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    • Release date
      • June 20, 1955 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Irish Gaelic
    • Also known as
      • The Long Gray Line
    • Filming locations
      • United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, USA(self evident)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Rota Productions
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    • Budget
      • $1,748,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 18m(138 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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