Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) | |
| Director(s) | Preston Sturges |
| Producer(s) | Buddy G. DeSylva (executive uncredited), Preston Sturges (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, War |
| Top Topics | Integrity, Satire, Screwball Comedy |
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Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) was a Comedy - War Film directed by Preston Sturges and produced by Buddy G. DeSylva and Preston Sturges.
SYNOPSIS
Another comic gem from writer-director-producer Sturges. At the start of WWII, Bracken eagerly enlists in the service only to be soon discharged for his chronic hay fever. His hometown lays out the red carpet when he's mistakenly credited with bravery at Guadalcanal. The Sturges gang's all here, with particularly hilarious showings by Demarest and Pangborn.
(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).
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Academy Awards 1944 --- Ceremony Number 17 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Writing | Preston Sturges | Nominated |
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THE SEND IN THE MARINES BLOG-A-THON: Hail the Conquering Hero, 1944
on Nov 10, 2019 From Caftan WomanIn celebration of the November 10, 1775 founding of the U.S. Marine Corps. the websites Dubsism and RealWeegieMidget Reviews are hosting The Send in the Marines Blog-a-thon. Click HERE to begin reading. Aunt Martha (Elizabeth Patterson): "Well, that's the war for you. It's always hard on ... Read full article
Hail The Conquering Hero (1944)
By 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 13, 2019 From 4 Star FilmsI have long sought out this picture and all I can say is all hail the conquering hero! It’s everything that could have been hoped for in a Preston Sturges wartime comedy. But in order for the laughs to come along with a great deal more, there must be a setup — a watering hole for our mai... Read full article
Preston Sturges series: Screening of “Hail The Conquering Hero” September 13 at Daystar Center
By Stephen Reginald on Sep 10, 2016 From Classic Movie ManPreston Sturges series: Screening of “Hail The Conquering Hero” September 13 at Daystar Center Preston Sturges series: Hail The Conquering Hero Where: The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center, 1550 S. State Street, Chicago, IL When: September 13, 2016 Time: 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Stephen R... Read full article
Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)
on Jul 3, 2015 From Journeys in Classic FilmOur final Preston Sturges film of the week with Hail the Conquering Hero, one of two Sturges films released in the same year, both starring Eddie Bracken (the other being The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek). Unlike yesterday’s Great McGinty, Hail the Conquering Hero blends Sturges’ roma... Read full article
Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)
By smumcountry on Nov 26, 2014 From Smum CountyNovember 26, 2014 by smumcounty Eddie Bracken as Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith Woodrow (Eddie Bracken) comes from a long line of war heroes. His father “Hinky Dinky” Truesmith was a hero who gave his life in the First World War so when World War II rolls around everyone expects th... Read full article
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Quotes from
Forrest Noble: You can't say "both humility, satisfaction and gratitude". "Both" means two, and you have "humility, satisfaction and gratitude". That's three.
Mayor Everett D. Noble: I can't say it.
Forrest Noble: You can not.
Mayor Everett D. Noble: I've been saying it for years.
Forrest Noble: Well, it isn't correct grammar.
Mayor Everett D. Noble: I'm not running on a platform of correct grammar.
Mayor Everett D. Noble: This problem is not local, it's national. In a few years, if the war goes on - heaven forbid - you won't be able to swing a cat without knocking down a couple of heroes. Now... are we going to be governed by young men - very young men - however well-meaning or patriotic they may be - whose principal talent consists of hopping in and out of wolfholes...
Political Boss: Foxholes.
Mayor Everett D. Noble: Huh?
Political Boss: They're called foxholes.
Mayor Everett D. Noble: ...talent consists of hopping in and out of foxholes and killing hundreds of enemies with one swoop of the sword. Or... are we going to be governed by respectable civic leaders of mature age who do not seek the appointment, but accept it as a civic duty. I refer to men like... uh, well... myself.
Sgt. Heppelfinger: [to Woodrow] Give me six of them tickets, will ya? We still got a little work to do in our own line. So long, kid.
Mrs. Truesmith: [hugs Bugsy] Goodbye, dear.
Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith: Will you come back?
Sgt. Heppelfinger: Well, we always come back before. So long, everybody... see youse in church!
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Facts about
Al Bridge is listed in the credits as the "Political Boss", but he is referred to by first name as "Jake". Jake sends out an enquiry by telegram to the San Diego Marine Base and receives a telegram reply that is addressed to "JACOB F BRIDGE".
As the marines are leaving the Oakridge station, a billboard behind them is advertising The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, another film by Preston Sturges.
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