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Preston Sturges

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The Rise and Fall of an American Dreamer
Between 1940 and 1944 writer/director Preston Sturges made eight films of stunning originality such as Sullivan's Travels and The Palm Beach Story. This documentary uses film clips and interviews with friends and colleagues to paint the portrait of this Hollywood enigma. Director Kenneth Bowser

followed at 1.15pm by:
Hail the Conquering Hero
Continuing the season of classic comedies written and directed by Preston Sturges. An army reject is mistaken for a hero. With Eddie Bracken and Ella Raines.
FILMS: pages 41-67

Contributors

Director:
Kenneth Bowser
Directed By:
Preston Sturges.
Unknown:
Eddie Bracken
Unknown:
Ella Raines.
Source: Radio Times

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