The Blue Eagle
“A Fighting Drama of Adventure, Courage, Loyalty, and Strength on the High Seas”
Synopsis
Waterfront rivals George Darcy and Big Tim Ryan are both in love with Rose Kelly, and continue their feud when they join the Navy. After the war, they call a temporary truce to take on dope peddlers who are destroying their neighborhood.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordon Rigby, Gerald Beaumont
- Original Title
- The Blue Eagle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Gordon Rigby, Gerald Beaumont
George Schneiderman
John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
John Ford
Producer
George Schneiderman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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War: World War I
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John Ford
John Ford
John Ford (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973) was an American film director. He is renowned both for Westerns such as Stagecoach (1939), The Searchers (1956), and The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), as well as adaptations of classic 20th-century American novels such as the film The Grapes of Wrath (1940). His four Academy Awards for Best Director (in 1935, 1940, 1941, and 1952) remain a record. One of the films for which he won the award, How Green Was My Valley, also won Best Picture.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Eagle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Eagle about?
Waterfront rivals George Darcy and Big Tim Ryan are both in love with Rose Kelly, and continue their feud when they join the Navy. After the war, they call a temporary truce to take on dope peddlers who are destroying their neighborhood.
Who directed The Blue Eagle?
The Blue Eagle was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Blue Eagle?
The principal cast of The Blue Eagle includes George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, William Russell, Margaret Livingston, Robert Edeson.
When was The Blue Eagle released and how long is it?
The Blue Eagle was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Eagle?
The Blue Eagle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).