West Point

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.

Cast

William Haines

as Brice Wayne

Joan Crawford

as Betty Channing

William Bakewell

as 'Tex' McNeil

Neil Neely

as Bob Sperry

Ralph Emerson

as Bob Chase

Leon Kellar

as Capt. Munson

Raymond G. Moses

as Coach Towers

Edward Brophy

as Team Manager (Uncredited)

E.H. Calvert

as Superintendent (Uncredited)

Eddie Clayton

as Bit Role (uncredited)

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