One by one, in order of their standing in the class, the graduating West Point cadets stepped forward to get their diplomas. No. 296 was burly Felix ("Mr. Inside") Blanchard, still looking like a terrifying fullback imperfectly disguised in full-dress uniform. A roar filled the hall. Then, 305th in the line of 310, came his boyish sidekick, Glenn ("Mr. Outside") Davis. His ovation was the noisiest ever heard in the West Point field house.
Before reporting for duty as an infantry second lieutenant Davis was off to Hollywood to make a movie with Blanchard...
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