Mr. Winkle Goes to War
“Mr. Winkle goes to war... and your heart goes with him!”
Synopsis
Wilbert Winkle, a henpecked, mild-mannered, middle-aged bank clerk and handyman finds himself in the midst of battle in the South Pacific.
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Mr. Winkle Goes to War
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-29
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Wilbert Winkle
Ruth Warrick
Amy Winkle
Ted Donaldson
Barry
Bob Haymes
Jack Pettigrew
Richard Lane
Sgt. 'Alphabet' Czeidrowski
Robert Armstrong
Joe Tinker
Richard Gaines
Ralph Westcott
Hugh Beaumont
Range Officer
Robert Mitchum
Corporal (uncredited)
Warren Ashe
Walter Baldwin
Cecil Ballerino
Steve Barclay
Hugh Beaumont
Early Cantrell
John Cason
Bill Chaney
Tommy Cook
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Pratt, George Corey, Waldo Salt, Louise Solomon
- Original Score
- Carmen Dragon, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Mr. Winkle Goes to War
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Theodore Pratt, George Corey, Waldo Salt, Louise Solomon
Carmen Dragon, Paul Sawtell
Joseph Walker
Jack Moss
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
George Corey
Writer
Waldo Salt
Writer
Louise Solomon
Writer
Jack Moss
Producer
Carmen Dragon
Original Music Composer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Winkle Goes to War
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What is Mr. Winkle Goes to War about?
Wilbert Winkle, a henpecked, mild-mannered, middle-aged bank clerk and handyman finds himself in the midst of battle in the South Pacific.
Who directed Mr. Winkle Goes to War?
Mr. Winkle Goes to War was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Mr. Winkle Goes to War?
The principal cast of Mr. Winkle Goes to War includes Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Warrick, Ted Donaldson, Bob Haymes, Richard Lane.
When was Mr. Winkle Goes to War released and how long is it?
Mr. Winkle Goes to War was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Mr. Winkle Goes to War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mr. Winkle Goes to War was composed by Carmen Dragon, Paul Sawtell.
Is Mr. Winkle Goes to War based on a book or true story?
Mr. Winkle Goes to War is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodore Pratt".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mr. Winkle Goes to War?
Mr. Winkle Goes to War holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).