Sunday Dinner for a Soldier
Synopsis
A poor family in Florida saves all the money they can in order to plan something special for the soldier they've invited to Sunday dinner. They don't realize that their request to invite the soldier never got mailed. On the day of the scheduled dinner, another soldier is brought to their home and love soon blossoms between him and Tessa, the young woman who runs the home.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Levy, Wanda Tuchock
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Sunday Dinner for a Soldier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Melvin Levy, Wanda Tuchock
Alfred Newman
Walter Morosco
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Levy
Writer
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Wanda Tuchock
Writer
Walter Morosco
Producer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunday Dinner for a Soldier
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What is Sunday Dinner for a Soldier about?
A poor family in Florida saves all the money they can in order to plan something special for the soldier they've invited to Sunday dinner. They don't realize that their request to invite the soldier never got mailed. On the day of the scheduled dinner, another soldier is brought to their home and love soon blossoms between him and Tessa, the young woman who runs the home.
Who directed Sunday Dinner for a Soldier?
Sunday Dinner for a Soldier was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Sunday Dinner for a Soldier?
The principal cast of Sunday Dinner for a Soldier includes Anne Baxter, John Hodiak, Charles Winninger, Connie Marshall, Chill Wills.
When was Sunday Dinner for a Soldier released and how long is it?
Sunday Dinner for a Soldier was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Sunday Dinner for a Soldier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sunday Dinner for a Soldier was composed by Alfred Newman.