The Iron Major

The Iron Major
Directed by	Ray Enright Edward Killy (associate)
Produced by	Robert Fellows
Written by	C. Bakaleinikoff Roy Webb
Screenplay by	Aben Kandel Warren Duff
Story by	Florence E. Cavanaugh
Starring	Pat O'Brien Ruth Warrick Robert Ryan
Music by	Roy Webb
Cinematography	Robert de Grasse
Edited by	Robert Wise Philip Martin, Jr.
Production company	RKO Radio Pictures
Release dates	October 25, 1943[1]
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Box office	$1 million (US rentals)[2]

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. Produced and directed by RKO Radio Pictures, the film premiered in Boston on October 25, 1943. The picture stars Pat O'Brien as Major Cavanaugh, along with Ruth Warrick and Robert Ryan.

Cast

• Pat O'Brien as Francis William 'Frank' / 'Cav' Cavanaugh
• Ruth Warrick as Florence Ayres Cavanaugh
• Robert Ryan as Father Timothy 'Tim' Donovan
• Leon Ames as Robert 'Bob' Stewart
• Russell Wade as Private Manning
• Bruce Edwards as Lieutenant Jones
• Richard Martin as David 'Davie' Cavanaugh

References

1. "The Iron Major: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
2. "Top Grossers of the Season", Variety, 5 January 1944 p 54