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Hail the Conquering Hero

Plot: Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure. While in a moment of melancholy, he meets up with a group of Marines who befriend him and encourage him to return home to his mother by fabricating a story that he was wounded in battle with honorable discharge
Release Date: Wednesday, August 9 1944
80 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Eddie BrackenEddie Bracken
Eddie Bracken was
29 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Woodrow Truesmith'.
Sun, Feb 07 1915 –
Thu, Nov 14 2002
Portrait of Ella RainesElla Raines
Ella Raines was
24 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Libby'.
Fri, Aug 06 1920 –
Mon, May 30 1988
Portrait of Raymond WalburnRaymond Walburn
Raymond Walburn was
56 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Mayor Everett J. Noble'.
Wed, Sep 07 1887 –
Sat, Jul 26 1969
Portrait of William DemarestWilliam Demarest
William Demarest was
52 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Sgt. Heppelfinger'.
Fri, Feb 26 1892 –
Wed, Dec 28 1983
Portrait of Franklin PangbornFranklin Pangborn
Franklin Pangborn was
55 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Reception Committee Chairman'.
Wed, Jan 23 1889 –
Sun, Jul 20 1958
Portrait of Elizabeth PattersonElizabeth Patterson
Elizabeth Patterson was
69 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Martha - Libby's Aunt'.
Sat, Nov 21 1874 –
Mon, Jan 31 1966
Portrait of Georgia CaineGeorgia Caine
Georgia Caine was
67 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Mrs. Truesmith'.
Mon, Oct 30 1876 –
Sat, Apr 04 1964
Portrait of Al BridgeAl Bridge
Al Bridge was
53 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Political Boss'.
Wed, Feb 25 1891 –
Fri, Dec 27 1957
Portrait of Freddie SteeleFreddie Steele
Freddie Steele was
31 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Bugsy'.
Wed, Dec 18 1912 –
Thu, Aug 23 1984
Portrait of Bill EdwardsBill Edwards
Bill Edwards was
25 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Forrest Noble'.
Sat, Sep 14 1918 –
Tue, Dec 21 1999
Portrait of Harry HaydenHarry Hayden
Harry Hayden was
61 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Doc Bissell'.
Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Sun, Jul 24 1955
Portrait of Jimmy ConlinJimmy Conlin
Jimmy Conlin was
59 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Judge Dennis'.
Mon, Oct 13 1884 –
Mon, May 07 1962
Portrait of Jimmie DundeeJimmie Dundee
Jimmie Dundee was
43 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Cpl. Candida'.
Wed, Dec 19 1900 –
Fri, Nov 20 1953
Portrait of Chester ConklinChester Conklin
Chester Conklin was
58 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Western Union Man (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 10 1886 –
Mon, Oct 11 1971
Portrait of Eddie HallEddie Hall
Eddie Hall was
32 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Man Swigging Beer at the Bar (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 03 1912 –
Tue, Feb 19 1963
Portrait of Tom McGuireTom McGuire
Tom McGuire was
70 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Town Councilman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 31 1873 –
Thu, May 06 1954
Portrait of Frank MoranFrank Moran
Frank Moran was
57 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Town Painter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 18 1887 –
Thu, Dec 14 1967
Portrait of Dewey RobinsonDewey Robinson
Dewey Robinson was
45 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Train Conductor (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 16 1898 –
Mon, Dec 11 1950
Portrait of Robert WarwickRobert Warwick
Robert Warwick was
65 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Marine Colonel (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 09 1878 –
Sat, Jun 06 1964
Portrait of Miriam NelsonMiriam Nelson
Miriam Nelson was
21 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Tap Dancer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 21 1922 –
Sun, Aug 12 2018
Portrait of Esther HowardEsther Howard
Esther Howard was
52 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Mrs. Everett J. Noble (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 02 1892 –
Mon, Mar 08 1965
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess Flowers
Bess Flowers was
45 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Woman at Train Station (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Torben MeyerTorben Meyer
Torben Meyer was
59 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Mr. Schultz (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 30 1884 –
Thu, May 22 1975
Portrait of Arthur HoytArthur Hoyt
Arthur Hoyt was
70 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Rev. Upperman (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 18 1874 –
Sun, Jan 04 1953
Portrait of George AndersonGeorge Anderson
George Anderson was
58 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Bartender (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 06 1886 –
Thu, Aug 26 1948
Portrait of Nora CecilNora Cecil
Nora Cecil was
65 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Train Ticket Clerk (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 24 1878 –
Tue, May 01 1951
Portrait of Pauline DrakePauline Drake
Pauline Drake was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Telephone Operator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dot FarleyDot Farley
Dot Farley was
63 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Mamie's Mother (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 05 1881 –
Sun, May 02 1971
Portrait of Jim FarleyJim Farley
Jim Farley was
62 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 08 1882 –
Sun, Oct 12 1947
Portrait of Franklyn FarnumFranklyn Farnum
Franklyn Farnum was
66 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Town Councilman (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 05 1878 –
Tue, Jul 04 1961
Portrait of Maxine FifeMaxine Fife
Maxine Fife was
18 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Daughter of Colonel (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 10 1925 –
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Portrait of Julie GibsonJulie Gibson
Julie Gibson was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Singer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenneth GibsonKenneth Gibson
Kenneth Gibson was
46 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Town Councilman (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 17 1898 –
Sun, Nov 26 1972
Portrait of Stephen GregoryStephen Gregory
Stephen Gregory was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Pfc. Bill Swenson (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mildred HarrisMildred Harris
Mildred Harris would have been no older than
42 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Wife of Marine Colonel (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 27 1901 –
Thu, Jul 20 1944
Portrait of Len HendryLen Hendry
Len Hendry was
35 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Pfc. Juke Gillette (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 07 1909 –
Wed, Feb 18 1981
Portrait of Earl HunsakerEarl Hunsaker
Earl Hunsaker was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'One of the Guardsmen (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Henry IblingsHenry Iblings
Henry Iblings was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'One of the Guardsmen (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tiny JonesTiny Jones
Tiny Jones was
68 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Townswoman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 25 1875 –
Fri, Mar 21 1952
Portrait of Dudley KuzelleDudley Kuzelle
Dudley Kuzelle was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'One of the Guardsmen (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philo McCulloughPhilo McCullough
Philo McCullough was
51 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Town Councilman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 15 1893 –
Fri, Jun 05 1981
Portrait of George MelfordGeorge Melford
George Melford was
67 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Sheriff (uncredited)'.
Mon, Feb 19 1877 –
Tue, Apr 25 1961
Portrait of Charles R. MooreCharles R. Moore
Charles R. Moore was
51 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'The Porter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 23 1893 –
Sun, Jul 20 1947
Portrait of Marjean NevilleMarjean Neville
Marjean Neville was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Mamie (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack NortonJack Norton
Jack Norton was
54 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Second Bandleader (uncredited)'.
Sun, Sep 01 1889 –
Wed, Oct 15 1958
Portrait of Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' Pollard
Harry 'Snub' Pollard was
54 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 08 1889 –
Fri, Jan 19 1962
Portrait of Paul PorcasiPaul Porcasi
Paul Porcasi was
65 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Cafe Owner (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 01 1879 –
Thu, Aug 08 1946
Portrait of Victor PotelVictor Potel
Victor Potel was
54 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Progressive Bandleader (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 12 1889 –
Sat, Mar 08 1947
Portrait of Merrill RodinMerrill Rodin
Merrill Rodin was
14 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Alfie (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 01 1930
Portrait of John SinclairJohn Sinclair
John Sinclair was
44 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'American Legion Bandleader (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 06 1900 –
Tue, Feb 13 1945
Portrait of Hal TaggartHal Taggart
Hal Taggart was
48 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Townsman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 12 1896 –
Tue, Dec 07 1971

Crew

Portrait of Preston SturgesPreston Sturges
Preston Sturges was
45 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'
Mon, Aug 29 1898 –
Thu, Aug 06 1959
Portrait of John F. SeitzJohn F. Seitz
John F. Seitz was
52 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Jun 23 1892 –
Tue, Feb 27 1979
Portrait of Harve FosterHarve Foster
Harve Foster was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howard JoslinHoward Joslin
Howard Joslin was
36 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Second Assistant Director'
Tue, Oct 08 1907 –
Fri, Aug 01 1975
Portrait of John Robert MurphyJohn Robert Murphy
John Robert Murphy was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Sigmund KrumgoldSigmund Krumgold
Sigmund Krumgold was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Music Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buddy G. DeSylvaBuddy G. DeSylva
Buddy G. DeSylva was
49 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Executive Producer'
Sun, Jan 27 1895 –
Tue, Jul 11 1950
Portrait of Stuart GilmoreStuart Gilmore
Stuart Gilmore was
35 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Editor'
Mon, Mar 08 1909 –
Fri, Nov 19 1971
Portrait of Werner R. HeymannWerner R. Heymann
Werner R. Heymann was
48 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Original Music Composer'
Fri, Feb 14 1896 –
Tue, May 30 1961
Portrait of Joseph J. LilleyJoseph J. Lilley
Joseph J. Lilley was
30 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Additional Music'
Sat, Aug 16 1913 –
Fri, Jan 01 1971
Portrait of Victor YoungVictor Young
Victor Young was
44 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Additional Music'
Wed, Aug 08 1900 –
Sun, Nov 11 1956
Portrait of Wally WestmoreWally Westmore
Wally Westmore was
38 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Makeup Artist'
Tue, Feb 13 1906 –
Tue, Jul 03 1973
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith Head
Edith Head was
46 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Costume Design'
Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of Hans DreierHans Dreier
Hans Dreier was
58 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Mon, Oct 24 1966
Portrait of Eugene JoseffEugene Joseff
Eugene Joseff was
39 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Other'
Sun, Sep 25 1904 –
Sat, Sep 18 1948
Portrait of Gertrude ReadeGertrude Reade
Gertrude Reade was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Hairstylist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter OberstWalter Oberst
Walter Oberst was
47 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Sound Recordist'
Wed, Aug 04 1897 –
Mon, Aug 03 1953
Portrait of Theodor SparkuhlTheodor Sparkuhl
Theodor Sparkuhl was
49 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Camera Operator'
Sun, Oct 07 1894 –
Fri, Jun 14 1946
Portrait of Leo ShukenLeo Shuken
Leo Shuken was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Orchestrator'
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Portrait of Paul MarquardtPaul Marquardt
Paul Marquardt was
55 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Orchestrator'
Sun, Jan 13 1889 –
Sun, Oct 30 1960
Portrait of Web OverlanderWeb Overlander
Web Overlander was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Makeup Artist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wallace NogleWallace Nogle
Wallace Nogle was
42 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Sound Recordist'
Sun, Mar 02 1902 –
Thu, Mar 18 1982
Portrait of Stephen SeymourStephen Seymour
Stephen Seymour was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Haldane DouglasHaldane Douglas
Haldane Douglas was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Harlow StengelHarlow Stengel
Harlow Stengel was
43 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Assistant Camera'
Mon, Mar 25 1901 –
Sat, Apr 19 1980
Portrait of George ParrishGeorge Parrish
George Parrish was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Orchestrator'
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Portrait of Dick JohnsonDick Johnson
Dick Johnson was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Evelyn GlattEvelyn Glatt
Evelyn Glatt was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Assistant Set Dresser'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of August Van KoughnetAugust Van Koughnet
August Van Koughnet was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Sound Recordist'
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Portrait of William AustinWilliam Austin
William Austin was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of Ray GuyRay Guy
Ray Guy was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Walter McLeodWalter McLeod
Walter McLeod was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of Chet StaffordChet Stafford
Chet Stafford was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of La Prele JonesLa Prele Jones
La Prele Jones was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Warren HoagWarren Hoag
Warren Hoag was
39 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Electrician'
Sun, Jan 29 1905 –
Mon, Nov 03 1997
Portrait of Robert MayoRobert Mayo
Robert Mayo was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Joe KellerJoe Keller
Joe Keller was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Props'
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Portrait of Oscar LauOscar Lau
Oscar Lau was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Props'
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Portrait of John MacNeilJohn MacNeil
John MacNeil was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Assistant Set Dresser'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gene MerrittGene Merritt
Gene Merritt was
42 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Sound Mixer'
Mon, Aug 19 1901 –
Fri, Feb 26 1982
Portrait of Gene LiggettGene Liggett
Gene Liggett was
33 in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Assistant Camera'
Fri, Sep 30 1910 –
Sat, Aug 07 1999
Portrait of Otto PierceOtto Pierce
Otto Pierce was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of William RandWilliam Rand
William Rand was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Second Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Walt TaylorWalt Taylor
Walt Taylor was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Louis BrownLouis Brown
Louis Brown was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Wardrobe Master'
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Portrait of Teet CarleTeet Carle
Teet Carle was
>> in Hail the Conquering Hero
as 'Publicist'
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