Movie Description
The Private War of Major Benson
(1955)Overview
A Major noted for advancing with his mouth before thinking is given a choice: to be drummed out of the Army, or take command of and shape up the ROTC program at Sheridan Academy before it fails its next inspection. At Sheridan he encounters three hundred pre-teen cadets who range from rascally to adorable, and a female doctor who has just the right prescription for him.
Cast
Maj. Bernard R. 'Barney' Benson
Dr. Kay Lambert
John
Cadet Thomas 'Tiger' Flaherty
Mother Redempta
Cadet Lt. Gerald Hibler
Cadet Col. Sylvester Dusik
Maj. Gen. Wilton J. Ramsey
Sister Mary Theresa
Cadet Cpl. Scawalski (as Donald Keeler)
Cadet Lt. Molony
Harold Hibler
Young Lieutenant
Monsignor Collins
Nancy (uncredited)
Cadet
Woman at Airport
Cadet Lt Morelli (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Private War of Major Benson
Status Released
Release Information
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1955-08-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 45m
Production CompaniesUniversal International Pictures
Genres
- Comedy
- Family
- Romance











































