She Goes to War
“Romance cradled amidst bursting shells and the havoc in frontline trenches.”
Synopsis
A young woman disguises herself as a man and follows her fiancéé into the trenches during World War I to find out what war is really like.
Top Cast
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Eleanor Boardman
Joan Morant
Edmund Burns
Reggie
Alma Rubens
Rosie
Al St. John
Bill
Glen Walters
Katie
Margaret Seddon
Tom's Mother
Yola d'Avril
Yvette
Evelyn Hall
Joan's Aunt
Agostino Borgato
Major
Dina Smirnova
Joan's Maid
Yvonne Starke
Major's Wife
Eulalie Jensen
Matron of Canteen
H.M. Zier
Major (as Captain H.M. Zier)
Eddy Chandler
Top Sergeant (as Edward Chandler)
Ann Warrington
Hostess
Gretchen Hartman
Knitting Lady
Florence Wix
Knitting Lady
Tiny Jones
Well-Wisher at Train Station (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry King
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred De Gresac, Howard Estabrook, Rupert Hughes, John Monk Saunders
- Original Score
- Modest Altschuler
- Original Title
- She Goes to War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry King
Fred De Gresac, Howard Estabrook, Rupert Hughes, John Monk Saunders
Modest Altschuler
John P. Fulton, Tony Gaudio
Lloyd Nosler
Edward Halperin, Victor Halperin, Henry King
Department Leadership Roster
Henry King
Director
Fred De Gresac
Writer
Howard Estabrook
Writer
Rupert Hughes
Writer
John Monk Saunders
Writer
Edward Halperin
Producer
Victor Halperin
Producer
Modest Altschuler
Original Music Composer
Lloyd Nosler
Editor
John P. Fulton
Director of Photography
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About She Goes to War
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is She Goes to War about?
A young woman disguises herself as a man and follows her fiancéé into the trenches during World War I to find out what war is really like.
Who directed She Goes to War?
She Goes to War was directed by Henry King.
Who stars in She Goes to War?
The principal cast of She Goes to War includes Eleanor Boardman, Edmund Burns, Alma Rubens, Al St. John, Glen Walters.
When was She Goes to War released and how long is it?
She Goes to War was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for She Goes to War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for She Goes to War was composed by Modest Altschuler.