The Midshipman (1925)
Romance | 4 October 1925
Director:
Christy CabanneWriters:
F. McGrew Willis, Carey WilsonCinematographer:
Oliver MarshProduction Company:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Corp.The 20 Jun 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review reported that actress Kathleen Key was in Annapolis, MD, "to play an important role" in The Midshipman, being filmed at the U.S. Naval Academy. However, Key was not in the final credits. The Exhibitors Trade Review added that the working title was Midshipman Sterling.
The 9 Nov 1925 FD noted that the film opened that day on Broadway at Loew's New York Theatre. ...
The 20 Jun 1925 Exhibitors Trade Review reported that actress Kathleen Key was in Annapolis, MD, "to play an important role" in The Midshipman, being filmed at the U.S. Naval Academy. However, Key was not in the final credits. The Exhibitors Trade Review added that the working title was Midshipman Sterling.
The 9 Nov 1925 FD noted that the film opened that day on Broadway at Loew's New York Theatre.
James Randall, an upperclassman at the Naval Academy, falls in love with Patricia Lawrence, the sister of a plebe. She is engaged to Basil Courtney, a wealthy reprobate who arranges with Rita to discredit James. On the night of the big dance, Rita goes to the guardhouse where James is supposed to be on duty and arranges to be found with him. Ted Lawrence has taken his place, however, and James sees Ted with Rita in the guardhouse. Honorbound to report Ted for violation of academy rules, James decides to resign instead. Courtney abducts Patricia, and James rescues her. James discovers Rita's complicity in Courtney's schemes and decides to stay in the academy, marrying Patricia upon his ...
James Randall, an upperclassman at the Naval Academy, falls in love with Patricia Lawrence, the sister of a plebe. She is engaged to Basil Courtney, a wealthy reprobate who arranges with Rita to discredit James. On the night of the big dance, Rita goes to the guardhouse where James is supposed to be on duty and arranges to be found with him. Ted Lawrence has taken his place, however, and James sees Ted with Rita in the guardhouse. Honorbound to report Ted for violation of academy rules, James decides to resign instead. Courtney abducts Patricia, and James rescues her. James discovers Rita's complicity in Courtney's schemes and decides to stay in the academy, marrying Patricia upon his graduation.
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