When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950)
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- Approved
- 1h 22min
- Comedy, War
- Feb 1950 (USA)
- Movie
Willie Kluggs enters the service with hopes of going overseas, but his uncanny marksmanship keeps him at home as a shooting instructor... much to his embarrassment.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Dan Dailey | ... |
William 'Bill' Kluggs
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| Corinne Calvet | ... |
Yvonne Le Tete
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| Colleen Townsend | ... |
Marjorie 'Marge' Fettles
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| William Demarest | ... |
Herman Kluggs
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| Jimmy Lydon | ... |
Charles 'Charlie' Fettles
(as James Lydon)
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| Lloyd Corrigan | ... |
Maj. Adams
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| Evelyn Varden | ... |
Mrs. Gertrude Kluggs
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| John Mitchum | ... |
Schreves (scenesDeleted)
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| Paul Picerni | ... |
Kerrigan (scenesDeleted)
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| Luis Alberni | ... |
Barman (uncredited)
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Michael Alvarez | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Beau Anderson | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Frank Baker | ... |
(uncredited)
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Jackie Barnett | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Gregg Barton | ... |
Colonel (uncredited)
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Norman Bergman | ... |
Musician (uncredited)
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| Whit Bissell | ... |
Lt. M.J. Hanley - Psychiatrist (uncredited)
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| George Blagoi | ... |
German officer (uncredited)
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Jack Boyle | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Frederic Brunn | ... |
German Officer (uncredited)
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| William Bryant | ... |
B-17 Crew Member in Cockpit (uncredited)
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| Paul Bryar | ... |
French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
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Peter Camlin | ... |
Andre (uncredited)
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Allen Church | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Les Clark | ... |
Musician (uncredited)
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Russ Clark | ... |
Sgt. Wilson (uncredited)
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| Ann Codee | ... |
French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
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Gene Collins | ... |
Andy Barnes (uncredited)
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| Heinie Conklin | ... |
American Legionnaire at Dance (uncredited)
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| Russ Conway | ... |
Maj. J.A. White (uncredited)
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| Clyde Cook | ... |
Tarjack (uncredited)
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Lloyd Dawson | ... |
Sailor Gunner (uncredited)
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Mimi Doyle | ... |
Girl at Party (uncredited)
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Michael Dugan | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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| Johnny Duncan | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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James Eagles | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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George Edwards | ... |
Tail Gunner (uncredited)
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Bob Einer | ... |
Lt. Bagley (uncredited)
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Barney Elmore | ... |
Musician (uncredited)
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| Franklyn Farnum | ... |
Officer at Party (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Gen. Brevort (uncredited)
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| Everett Glass | ... |
Colonel J.W. Hollingsworth (uncredited)
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Clarke Gordon | ... |
Marine Officer (uncredited)
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| Wilton Graff | ... |
General Chester Jans (uncredited)
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| Fred Graham | ... |
Male Nurse in Hospital Corridor (uncredited)
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| Alan Hale Jr. | ... |
Laughing Sergeant at Dance (uncredited)
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| Charles Halton | ... |
Mr. Fettles (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Hospital Patient (uncredited)
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Joe Hartman | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Paul Harvey | ... |
Brig. Gen. Lamson (uncredited)
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William Hawes | ... |
Musician (uncredited)
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Don Hayden | ... |
Flight Instructor (uncredited)
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Gil Herman | ... |
Lt. Cmdr. Crown (uncredited)
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Don Hicks | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Robin Hughes | ... |
Marine Officer (uncredited)
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Tim Huntley | ... |
British Captain (uncredited)
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Ray Hyke | ... |
Maj. Crawford - Pilot (uncredited)
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Frank Johnson | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Ted Jordan | ... |
Gunner #1 (uncredited)
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| Larry Keating | ... |
Gen. G. 'Larry' Reeding (uncredited)
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| Kenner G. Kemp | ... |
'Butch' - Officer at Meeting (uncredited)
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Don Kohler | ... |
American Colonel (uncredited)
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| Harry Lauter | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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Fred Libby | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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| Ken Lynch | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Cliff Lyons | ... |
Churchgoer (uncredited)
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| J. Farrell MacDonald | ... |
Gilby - Pharmacist (uncredited)
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Lee MacGregor | ... |
French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
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Harry Mack | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| George Magrill | ... |
Chief Petty Officer (uncredited)
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Mike Mahoney | ... |
Corporal - Hanley's Aide (uncredited)
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| Hank Mann | ... |
American Legionnaire at Dance (uncredited)
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| Mae Marsh | ... |
Mrs. Clara Fettles (uncredited)
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Mickey McCardle | ... |
Gunner #2 (uncredited)
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Keith McConnell | ... |
British Lieutenant (uncredited)
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| John McGuire | ... |
Major L.T. Moore (uncredited)
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John McKee | ... |
Andy - B-17 Co-Pilot (uncredited)
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| David McMahon | ... |
Col. Ainsley (uncredited)
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| Louis Mercier | ... |
French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
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| Vera Miles | ... |
Laughing Sergeant's date (uncredited)
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Edwin Mills | ... |
Navigator (uncredited)
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| Alberto Morin | ... |
French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
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Peter Ortiz | ... |
Pierre - French Resistance Fighter (uncredited)
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| Robert Patten | ... |
Corporal heckling Bill (uncredited)
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| Jack Pennick | ... |
Sgt. Briggs - Instructor (uncredited)
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Frank Pershing | ... |
Maj. Bickford (uncredited)
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| Otto Reichow | ... |
Gestapo Agent (uncredited)
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| Dan Riss | ... |
Gen. Adams (uncredited)
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Felippa Rock | ... |
Auxiliary Air Force Woman (uncredited)
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| Carol Savage | ... |
Auxiliary Air Force Woman (uncredited)
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John Shulick | ... |
Pilot (uncredited)
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| Mickey Simpson | ... |
Military Policeman Kerrigan (uncredited)
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George Spaulding | ... |
Judge Tate (uncredited)
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| Harry Strang | ... |
Sergeant (uncredited)
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Gilchrist Stuart | ... |
British Lieutenant (uncredited)
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Don Summers | ... |
Military Policeman Shreve (uncredited)
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| Charles Tannen | ... |
Radio Announcer (uncredited) (voice)
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| Harry Tenbrook | ... |
Joe - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Tiny Timbrell | ... |
Musician (uncredited)
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| Kenneth Tobey | ... |
Lt. K. Geiger (uncredited)
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| Charles Trowbridge | ... |
Gen. Merrill (uncredited)
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Arthur Walsh | ... |
Soldier at Dance (uncredited)
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| Harlan Warde | ... |
Captain S. Robbins (uncredited)
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James Waters | ... |
(uncredited)
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Cecil Weston | ... |
Mrs. Barnes (uncredited)
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Kenny Williams | ... |
Musician (uncredited)
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| Hank Worden | ... |
American Legionnaire Band Leader (uncredited)
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Sally Yarnell | ... |
R.A.F. Radio Operator (uncredited)
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William Yetter Sr. | ... |
German Officer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Ford | ||
Written by
| Sy Gomberg | ... | (based on a story by) |
| Richard Sale | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Mary Loos | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Fred Kohlmar | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Leo Tover | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| James B. Clark | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Chester Gore | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ... | (as Lyle Wheeler) |
Set Decoration by
| Thomas Little | ... | (set decorations) |
| Bruce MacDonald | ... | (set decorations) (as Bruce Macdonald) |
Costume Design by
| Travilla | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
| Myrtle Ford | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Joseph C. Behm | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wingate Smith | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Eugene Grossman | ... | sound (as Gene Grossman) |
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
Visual Effects by
| Fred Sersen | ... | special photographic effects |
Stunts
| Paul Mantz | ... | stunt pilot (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Til Gabani | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Anthony Ugrin | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Le Maire | ... | wardrobe director |
Music Department
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator (as Edward Powell) |
| Alfred Newman | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
| Lionel Newman | ... | musical director (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Meta Stern | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Kenny Williams | ... | dances staged by |
| John W. Adams | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| William James | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Jack Pennick | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| John N. Scott | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1950) (United States) (theatrical) (20th Century Fox)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1950) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1950) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Fox Films (1951) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Centfox (1952) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Hispano Foxfilms S.A.E. (1952) (Spain) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Panasonic Disc Manufacturing (transfer)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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.
Written by David Gibson |
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| Taglines | His story is taken from Government films ... because they didn't want it ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Was an announced movie in "MASH" (1970). See more » |
| Goofs | Bill Kluggs is described as a phenomenal shot and proudly displays the Sharpshooter badge he earned in basic training on his dress uniform. But the best shooters in the military receive an Expert badge. Sharpshooter is a step down from Expert with Marksman being a step down from that. If he's actually the best shot in his outfit, he should have a higher rating than Sharpshooter. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in M*A*S*H (1970). See more » |
| Soundtracks | When Johnny Comes Marching Home See more » |
| Quotes |
William 'Bill' Kluggs:
Somehow that stop-off at Loring Field began to stretch out like a visiting mother-in-law. See more » |