Caftan Woman Posted by on November 10, 2019

In 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 more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on February 13, 2019

I 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...   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on September 10, 2016

Preston 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 more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on July 3, 2015

Our 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 more

Smum County Posted by smumcountry on November 26, 2014

November 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 more

Smum County Posted by smumcountry on November 26, 2014

November 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 more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on October 27, 2014

Hail the Conquering Hero Written and directed by Preston Sturges 1944/USA Paramount Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Bugsy: You got no idea! Eddie Bracken manages to salvage a shred of his dignity in another madcap wartime comedy from writer-director Sturges. Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Tru   read more