Purple Heart Diary
“THE NUMBER ONE GAL OF WORLD WAR TWO--HITTING THAT DOWNBEAT WAY UP FRONT!”
Synopsis
A trio of singers entertaining hospitalized soldiers during WWII encourage a wounded soldier in his love for a nurse.
Top Cast
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Frances Langford
Frances Langford
Judd Holdren
Lt. Mike McCormick
Ben Lessy
Ben Lessy
Aline Towne
Lt. Cathy Dietrich
Brett King
Lt. Rocky Castro
Warren Mills
Elmo Slimmer
Larry Stewart
Cpl. Reeder
Joel Marston
Kalick
Richard Grant
Bunch
Rory Mallinson
Capt. Sprock
Selmer Jackson
Col. Tappen
Lyle Talbot
Maj. Green
Douglas Bank
Sgt. Innes (as Douglas F. Banks)
Harry Guardino
Lt. Roberts
Marshall Reed
Stark
Steve Pendleton
Sgt. Morse
George Offerman, Jr.
Ross
William Bryant
Lt. Hughes (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- William Sackheim
- Original Title
- Purple Heart Diary
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Sam Katzman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
William Sackheim, Frances Langford, Sammy Cahn
Department Leadership Roster
William Sackheim
Screenplay
Frances Langford
Writer
Richard Quine
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Purple Heart Diary
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Purple Heart Diary about?
A trio of singers entertaining hospitalized soldiers during WWII encourage a wounded soldier in his love for a nurse.
Who directed Purple Heart Diary?
Purple Heart Diary was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in Purple Heart Diary?
The principal cast of Purple Heart Diary includes Frances Langford, Judd Holdren, Ben Lessy, Aline Towne, Brett King.
When was Purple Heart Diary released and how long is it?
Purple Heart Diary was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.