Hail the Conquering Hero

  (1944)
Discharged from the Marines for a hay fever condition, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith (Eddie Bracken) is too embarrassed to return home. Encouraged by some fellow soldiers to fabricate a story of being wounded in battle, Truesmith soon finds himself in over his head as he's treated to a hero's welcome. Written and directed by the great Preston Sturges, this comic satire also stars Ella Raines, Raymond Walburn and William Demarest.
Cast: Eddie Bracken, Ella Raines
Director: Preston Sturges
Genre:  Classics
Format:  DVD and streaming
Rated NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
Hail the Conquering Hero
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