Hail the Conquering Hero (1944): Perfery

Hail the Conquering Hero

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(1944)Directed by Preston Sturges101 minComedy, War

“MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!”

Woodrow Truesmith (Eddie Bracken) has been discharged from the Marines over hay fever, and he is too ashamed to go home. A group of Marines he meets at a bar, led by Sgt. Heppelfinger (William Demarest), decide to send him back to his mother with a made-up story of wounds and honor. Preston Sturges follows Woodrow off the train into a town ready to cheer, and he is no longer sure he can tell anyone the truth.

Eddie Brackenas Woodrow Truesmith

Ella Rainesas Libby

Raymond Walburnas Mayor Everett J. Noble

William Demarestas Sgt. Heppelfinger

Franklin Pangbornas Reception Committee Chairman

Elizabeth Pattersonas Martha - Libby's Aunt

Georgia Caineas Mrs. Truesmith

Al Bridgeas Political Boss

Freddie Steeleas Bugsy

Bill Edwardsas Forrest Noble

Harry Haydenas Doc Bissell

Jimmy Conlinas Judge Dennis

JD Jimmie Dundeeas Cpl. Candida

Chester Conklinas Western Union Man (uncredited)

Eddie Hallas Man Swigging Beer at the Bar (uncredited)

Tom McGuireas Town Councilman (uncredited)

Frank Moranas Town Painter (uncredited)

Dewey Robinsonas Train Conductor (uncredited)

Robert Warwickas Marine Colonel (uncredited)

Miriam Nelsonas Tap Dancer (uncredited)

Esther Howardas Mrs. Everett J. Noble (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Woman at Train Station (uncredited)

Torben Meyeras Mr. Schultz (uncredited)

Arthur Hoytas Rev. Upperman (uncredited)