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When Willie Comes Marching Home

When Willie Comes Marching Home

When Willie Comes Marching Home
1950 1h 22m6.8

When Willie Comes Marching Home

“His story is taken from Government films ... because they didn't want it !”

ComedyWar
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When Willie leaves home to join the war effort he is all ready to become a hero, but he is only frustrated when his posting ends up to be in his home town, and he is recruited into training, keeping him from the action. However, when he finds himself accidently behind enemy lines he unexpectedly becomes a hero after all.

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DirectorJohn Ford
ScreenplayMary Loos, Richard Sale
StatusReleased
ReleasedFebruary 17, 1950
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 22m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes13
GenresComedy, War
Studio20th Century Fox
When Willie Comes Marching Home
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Cast

Dan Dailey

Dan Dailey

William 'Bill' Kluggs

Corinne Calvet

Corinne Calvet

Yvonne Le Tete

Colleen Townsend

Colleen Townsend

Marjorie 'Marge' Fettles

William Demarest

William Demarest

Herman Kluggs

Jimmy Lydon

Jimmy Lydon

Charles 'Charlie' Fettles

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Major Adams

Evelyn Varden

Evelyn Varden

Gertrude Kluggs

Whit Bissell

Whit Bissell

Lt. M.J. Hanley - Psychiatrist (uncredited)

Vera Miles

Vera Miles

Laughing Sergeant's Date (uncredited)

Luis Alberni

Luis Alberni

Barman (uncredited)

Gregg Barton

Gregg Barton

Colonel (uncredited)

George Blagoi

George Blagoi

German Officer (uncredited)

William Bryant

William Bryant

B-17 Crew Member in Cockpit (uncredited)

Paul Bryar

Paul Bryar

French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)

Ann Codee

Ann Codee

French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Heinie Conklin

American Legionnaire at Dance (uncredited)

Russ Conway

Russ Conway

Maj. J.A. White (uncredited)

Clyde Cook

Clyde Cook

Tarjack (uncredited)

Johnny Duncan

Johnny Duncan

Soldier (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

Officer at Party (uncredited)

James Flavin

James Flavin

Gen. Brevort (uncredited)

Everett Glass

Everett Glass

Colonel J.W. Hollingsworth (uncredited)

Wilton Graff

Wilton Graff

General Chester Jans (uncredited)

Fred Graham

Fred Graham

Male Nurse in Hospital Corridor (uncredited)

Alan Hale Jr.

Alan Hale Jr.

Laughing Sergeant at Dance (uncredited)

Charles Halton

Charles Halton

Mr. Fettles (uncredited)

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Sam Harris

Hospital Patient (uncredited)

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey

Brig. Gen. Lamson (uncredited)

Robin Hughes

Robin Hughes

Marine Officer (uncredited)

Ted Jordan

Ted Jordan

Gunner #1 (uncredited)

Larry Keating

Larry Keating

Gen. G. 'Larry' Reeding (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. Kemp

'Butch' - Officer at Meeting (uncredited)

Harry Lauter

Harry Lauter

Aide (uncredited)

Cliff Lyons

Cliff Lyons

Churchgoer (uncredited)

J. Farrell MacDonald

J. Farrell MacDonald

Gilby - Pharmacist (uncredited)

George Magrill

George Magrill

Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)

Hank Mann

Hank Mann

American Legionnaire at Dance (uncredited)

Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

Mrs. Clara Fettles (uncredited)

John McGuire

John McGuire

Major L.T. Moore (uncredited)

David McMahon

David McMahon

Col. Ainsley (uncredited)

Louis Mercier

Louis Mercier

French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)

Alberto Morin

Alberto Morin

French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)

Robert Patten

Robert Patten

Corporal heckling Bill (uncredited)

Jack Pennick

Jack Pennick

Sgt. Briggs - Instructor (uncredited)

Otto Reichow

Otto Reichow

Gestapo Agent (uncredited)

Dan Riss

Dan Riss

Gen. Adams (uncredited)

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Carol Savage

Auxiliary Air Force Woman (uncredited)

Mickey Simpson

Mickey Simpson

Military Policeman Kerrigan (uncredited)

Harry Strang

Harry Strang

Sergeant (uncredited)

Charles Tannen

Charles Tannen

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Harry Tenbrook

Harry Tenbrook

Joe - Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Kenneth Tobey

Kenneth Tobey

Lt. K. Geiger (uncredited)

Charles Trowbridge

Charles Trowbridge

Gen. Merrill (uncredited)

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Harlan Warde

Captain S. Robbins (uncredited)

Hank Worden

Hank Worden

American Legionnaire Band Leader (uncredited)

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Where can I watch When Willie Comes Marching Home?

When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is When Willie Comes Marching Home about?

When Willie leaves home to join the war effort he is all ready to become a hero, but he is only frustrated when his posting ends up to be in his home town, and he is recruited into training, keeping him from the action. However, when he finds himself accidently behind enemy lines...

Who directed When Willie Comes Marching Home?

When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) was directed by John Ford. The film is a Comedy, War production with a runtime of 1h 22m, rated 6.8/10.

How long is When Willie Comes Marching Home?

When Willie Comes Marching Home runs 1h 22m (82 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.8/10 from 13 votes. Genre: Comedy, War.

Is When Willie Comes Marching Home worth watching?

When Willie Comes Marching Home is rated 6.8/10 by 13 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Comedy and War fans.