The Hello Girls (2018)

The Incredible Story of America's First Female Soldiers

The Hello Girls (2018) poster

In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths, wore uniforms, held rank, and were subject to military justice. By war's end, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their service. When they returned home, the U.S. government told them they were never soldiers. For 60 years, they fought their own government for recognition. In 1977, with the help of Sen. Barry Goldwater and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, they won. Unfortunately, only a handful were still alive.

Director: James Theres
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kai Engel
Cinematography: Malcholm Reese
Editing: Adam Kilburn
Production: Lincoln Penny Films, MJR Visuals
Original Language: en

Keywords

world war i, feminism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Hello Girls about?
In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths, wore uniforms, held rank, and were subject to military justice. By war's end, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their service. When they returned home, the U.S. government told them they were never soldiers. For 60 years, they fought their own government for recognition. In 1977, with the help of Sen. Barry Goldwater and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, they won. Unfortunately, only a handful were still alive.
Who directed The Hello Girls?
The Hello Girls was directed by James Theres.
Who stars in The Hello Girls?
The Hello Girls stars Cokie Roberts, Elizabeth Cobbs, Mark Hough, Candy McCorkell, Michelle Christides, Parisa Featherton.
How long is The Hello Girls?
The Hello Girls has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
What genre is The Hello Girls?
The Hello Girls is a Documentary film.