West Point

West Point

His idea of Field Maneuvers weren't military -- he thought they meant a petting party!

1928 · 95 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

Arrogant and wise-cracking Brice Wayne enrolls at the United States Military Academy at West Point and adjusts to life as a plebe. He tries out for the plebe football team, where he excels and shows up the varsity team. However, his ego is unrivaled, especially in competition with upperclassman Bob Sperry. At the same time, Brice meets a local girl named Betty Channing who cheers for him at football practices.

Directed by Edward Sedgwick · Written by Raymond L. Schrock

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