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So Proudly We Hail
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by Universal Studios
Sales Rank: 2416
Price: $9.98
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For any George Reeves (Superman) fan, this movie is a must see, must have for your library. George Reeves was so much more of a actor than given credit for and this movie he is the lead male actor and has a chance to demonstrate all his acting skills. He is excellent sharing top billing with Claudette Colbert as his love interest. At the time this movie was made, Claudette was a top actress so casing George Reeves as her leading man, was a big step in Reeves acting career, and he delivered the goods.
Viewer Reviews
This movie was a real treat. Most war films focus on the military, front-line aspects, understandably, and it's rare to find one that centers around the nurses' experiences. It's a shame this film not more well-known--I found out about it when I read "Our Mother's War"--because it hits all the right notes. The three principles, Claudette, Paulette, and Veronica play off each other very nicely. They weren't just pretty faces, that's for sure!
Some things about the film may make today's viewers flinch, namely the act of calling Japanese people, "Japs." However, it is important to consider the point of view of those involved and of the initial audience. My paternal grandfather was a WWII vet, and until the day he died he always called Japanese people by that derogatory term. I don't like the practice, but I am a product of my time. While "So Proudly We Hail" and other films of the era are products of their time as well--and what isn't, even things that are timeless, like "The Wizard of Oz"--it does not detract from the picture as a whole.
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