Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) — Perfery

(1944)Directed by Preston Sturges101 minComedy, War

“MIRACLES DO HAPPEN!”

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.

Eddie Brackenas Woodrow Truesmith

Ella Rainesas Libby

Raymond Walburnas Mayor Everett J. Noble

William Demarestas Sgt. Heppelfinger

Franklin Pangbornas Reception Committee Chairman

Elizabeth Pattersonas Martha - Libby's Aunt

Georgia Caineas Mrs. Truesmith

Al Bridgeas Political Boss

Freddie Steeleas Bugsy

Bill Edwardsas Forrest Noble

Harry Haydenas Doc Bissell

Jimmy Conlinas Judge Dennis

JD Jimmie Dundeeas Cpl. Candida

Chester Conklinas Western Union Man (uncredited)

Eddie Hallas Man Swigging Beer at the Bar (uncredited)

Tom McGuireas Town Councilman (uncredited)

Frank Moranas Town Painter (uncredited)

Dewey Robinsonas Train Conductor (uncredited)

Robert Warwickas Marine Colonel (uncredited)

Miriam Nelsonas Tap Dancer (uncredited)

Esther Howardas Mrs. Everett J. Noble (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Woman at Train Station (uncredited)

Torben Meyeras Mr. Schultz (uncredited)

Arthur Hoytas Rev. Upperman (uncredited)