So Proudly We Hail (1943)

Cast

• Claudette Colbert - Lt. Janet 'Davy' Davidson
• Paulette Goddard - Lt. Joan O'Doul
• Veronica Lake - Lt. Olivia D'Arcy
• George Reeves - Lt. John Summers
• Barbara Britton - Lt. Rosemary Larson
• Walter Abel - Chaplain
• Sonny Tufts - Kansas
• Mary Servoss - Capt. "Ma" McGregor
• Ted Hecht - Dr. Jose Bardia
• John Litel - Dr. Harrison

Screenplay

• Allan Scott

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

bravery, world war ii, heroism, us army, philippines, red cross, pacific theater, told in flashback, shell shock, bataan, army nurse, field hospital, corregidor, friendship between women, love in war

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is So Proudly We Hail about?

During the start of the Pacific campaign in World War II, Lieutenant Janet Davidson is the head of a group of U.S. military nurses who are trapped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Davidson tries to keep up the spirits of her staff, which includes Lieutenants Joan O'Doul and Olivia D'Arcy. They all seek to maintain a sense of normal life, including dating, while under constant danger as they tend to wounded soldiers.

Who directed So Proudly We Hail?

So Proudly We Hail was directed by Mark Sandrich.

Who stars in So Proudly We Hail?

So Proudly We Hail stars Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard, Veronica Lake, George Reeves, Barbara Britton, Walter Abel.

How long is So Proudly We Hail?

So Proudly We Hail has a runtime of 2h 6m (126 minutes).

What genre is So Proudly We Hail?

So Proudly We Hail is a War, Drama, Romance film.

Where was So Proudly We Hail produced?

So Proudly We Hail was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of So Proudly We Hail?

The themes of So Proudly We Hail include: The Horror of War and Humanity.