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Preston Sturges: Hail the Conquering Hero

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines and William Demarest

Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith is a medical reject from the armed services in World War II but to save face he pretends he has seen action with the Marines. When he returns home the whole town turns out to cheer and want him to be mayor.

This Week's Films: page 9

Contributors

Writer/Director:
Preston Sturges
Woodrow Truesmith:
Eddie Bracken
Libby:
Ella Raines
Marine Sergeant:
William Demarest
Mr Noble:
Raymond Walburn
Chairman of Reception Committee:
Franklin Pangborn
Forest Noble:
Bill Edwards
Woodrow's Aunt:
Elizabeth Patterson
Source: Radio Times

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