Hail the Conquering Hero
“MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-01
Top Cast
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Eddie Bracken
Woodrow Truesmith
Ella Raines
Libby
Raymond Walburn
Mayor Everett J. Noble
William Demarest
Sgt. Heppelfinger
Franklin Pangborn
Reception Committee Chairman
Elizabeth Patterson
Martha - Libby's Aunt
Georgia Caine
Mrs. Truesmith
Al Bridge
Political Boss
Freddie Steele
Bugsy
Bill Edwards
Forrest Noble
Harry Hayden
Doc Bissell
Jimmy Conlin
Judge Dennis
Jimmie Dundee
Cpl. Candida
Chester Conklin
Western Union Man (uncredited)
Eddie Hall
Man Swigging Beer at the Bar (uncredited)
Tom McGuire
Town Councilman (uncredited)
Frank Moran
Town Painter (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
Train Conductor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Preston Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston Sturges
- Original Score
- Werner R. Heymann
- Original Title
- Hail the Conquering Hero
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Preston Sturges
Preston Sturges
Werner R. Heymann
John F. Seitz
Stuart Gilmore
Buddy G. DeSylva, Preston Sturges
Department Leadership Roster
Preston Sturges
Director
Preston Sturges
Writer
Werner R. Heymann
Original Music Composer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Preston Sturges
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hail the Conquering Hero
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What is Hail the Conquering Hero about?
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.
Who directed Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero was directed by Preston Sturges.
Who stars in Hail the Conquering Hero?
The principal cast of Hail the Conquering Hero includes Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn, William Demarest, Franklin Pangborn.
When was Hail the Conquering Hero released and how long is it?
Hail the Conquering Hero was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Hail the Conquering Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hail the Conquering Hero was composed by Werner R. Heymann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hail the Conquering Hero?
Hail the Conquering Hero holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).