The Private War of Major Benson

"One of Life's Happiest Experiences is MARCHING YOUR WAY!"

Dec 2 1955 Approved 1h 45m
Comedy, Family, Romance

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

William Roberts, Richard Alan Simmons, Joe Connelly

Directed by

Jerry Hopper

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,077
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA