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Hail the Conquering Hero Overview:

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).

Academy Awards 1944 --- Ceremony Number 17 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best WritingPreston SturgesNominated
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Hail the Conquering Hero BlogHub Articles:

THE SEND IN THE MARINES BLOG-A-THON: Hail the Conquering Hero, 1944

on Nov 10, 2019 From Caftan Woman

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 full article

Hail The Conquering Hero (1944)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 13, 2019 From 4 Star Films

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 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 Man

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 full article

Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)

on Jul 3, 2015 From Journeys in Classic Film

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 full article

Hail the Conquering Hero (1944)

By smumcountry on Nov 26, 2014 From Smum County

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 full article

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Hail the Conquering Hero Quotes:

Sgt. Heppelfinger: [after Woodrow reveals his discharge and leaves the auditorium] I just wanna tell you one thing, see. I've seen a lot of brave men in my life - that's my business. But what that kid just done took real courage.
Sgt. Heppelfinger: They say opportunity's only got one hair on his head and you gotta grab it while it's going by and dog it down or you mightn't get another chance.
Train Ticket Clerk: [after Woodrow buys tickets to leave] Where are you going? Thought you was running for mayor.
Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith: I changed my mind.
Train Ticket Clerk: That's very unusual.
Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith: Well, this is an unusual case
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.
Doc Bissell: [explaining to Woodrow that the town still wants him to run for mayor] Politics is a very peculiar thing, Woodrow. If they want you, they want you. They don't need reasons anymore... they find their own reasons. It's just like when a girl wants a man.
Libby: That's right. You don't need reasons. Although they're probably there.
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Hail the Conquering Hero Facts
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.
One of over 700 Paramount Productions, filmed between 1929 and 1949, which were sold to MCA/Universal in 1958 for television distribution, and have been owned and controlled by Universal ever since.
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on November 5, 1945 with Eddie Bracken reprising his film role.
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