Women at War (1943)

Three young women join the newly-formed Women's Army Corps (WACS) for varied reasons and make contributions to the war effort.

Director:

Jean Negulesco

Writer:

Charles L. Tedford

Stars:

Faye Emerson, Dorothy Day, Marjorie Hoshelle

Nominated for 1 Oscar.

Cast

Cast overview:
Faye Emerson	...	Anastasia 'Stormy' Hart
Dorothy Day	...	Lorna Travis
Marjorie Hoshelle	...	Sgt. Ramsey
Virginia Christine	...	Mary Sawyer
Robert Warwick	...	Maj. Gen. 'Blood and Thunder' Travis

Storyline

Three young women arrive at the Women's Army Corps facility in Fort Des Moines for varied reasons and with different goals. Mary Savage is a war widow who wants to become an officer, farm girl Stormy Hart wants to become involved in motor transport, and Lorna Travis seeks to win the approval of her father, a major general, who has very chauvinist views on the role of women in the military. Intensive training and guidance prepares the three to make a contribution to the success of the upcoming war games conducted by General Travis and validate the value of the WACS to the war effort..

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Plot Keywords:

wacs | war game | war widow | des moines iowa | sergeant | 

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Genres:

Short | Drama | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 October 1943 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

U.S. Army, Warner Bros.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

21 min

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Anastasia "Stormy" Hart: How do you get to be a sergeant anyway?
Lorna Travis: [sarcastically] You buy a whistle.

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Connections

Featured in Warner at War (2008)

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Soundtracks

"You're in the Army Now"
(uncredited)
Traditional
Played when the WACs board the trucks for the base

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