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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.
Original Release
10/31/1943
US Release
10/31/1943
Cast
Name | Character |
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Pat O'Brien | 'Cav' Cavanaugh / Francis William 'Frank' |
Ruth Warrick | Florence Ayres Cavanaugh |
Robert Ryan | Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan |
Leon Ames | Robert 'Bob' Stewart |
Russell Wade | Private Manning / P:vt. Manning |
Bruce Edwards | Lieutenant Jones / Lt. Jones |
Richard Martin | David 'Davie' Cavanaugh |
Kirk Alyn | John Cavanaugh |
Robert Andersen | Minor Role |
Steve Barclay | Football Player |
Directors
Writers
Florence E. Cavanaugh, Aben Kandel, Warren Duff
Cast
Name | Character |
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Pat O'Brien | 'Cav' Cavanaugh / Francis William 'Frank' |
Ruth Warrick | Florence Ayres Cavanaugh |
Robert Ryan | Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan |
Leon Ames | Robert 'Bob' Stewart |
Russell Wade | Private Manning / P:vt. Manning |
Bruce Edwards | Lieutenant Jones / Lt. Jones |
Richard Martin | David 'Davie' Cavanaugh |
Kirk Alyn | John Cavanaugh |
Robert Andersen | Minor Role |
Steve Barclay | Football Player |
Brandon Beach | George - Dartmouth Alumnus |
Brooks Benedict | Dartmouth Alumnus |
Dean Benton | William Cavanaugh |
Robert Benton | Football Player |
Robert Bice | High School Coach |
Louis Borel | French Officer |
Bonnie Braunger | Baby |
Virginia Brissac | Mrs. Ayres |
Walter Brooke | Lt. Stone |
Charles D. Brown | Fordham Official |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Robert Fellows | Producer |