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The Girl He Left Behind

  • 19561956
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
566
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Natalie Wood and Tab Hunter in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
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ComedyDrama
Privileged college student Andy Shaeffer is a mama's boy who flunks out of school and is drafted by the army where he becomes a real man, to the astonishment of everyone.Privileged college student Andy Shaeffer is a mama's boy who flunks out of school and is drafted by the army where he becomes a real man, to the astonishment of everyone.Privileged college student Andy Shaeffer is a mama's boy who flunks out of school and is drafted by the army where he becomes a real man, to the astonishment of everyone.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
566
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • David Butler
  • Writers
    • Guy Trosper(screen play by)
    • Marion Hargrove(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Tab Hunter
    • Natalie Wood
    • Jessie Royce Landis
  • Director
    • David Butler
  • Writers
    • Guy Trosper(screen play by)
    • Marion Hargrove(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Tab Hunter
    • Natalie Wood
    • Jessie Royce Landis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Trailer 1:55
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    Tab Hunter in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
    Tab Hunter in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
    Tab Hunter with Natalie Wood for "The Girl He Left Behind", 1956.
    Natalie Wood with Tab Hunter in "The Girl He Left Behind," 1956.
    Marion Hargrove, author of "the Girl He Left Behind," discusses the story with Natalie Wood.  c. 1956.
    Natalie Wood in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
    Natalie Wood in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
    Natalie Wood in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
    Natalie Wood in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
    Natalie Wood in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
    Natalie Wood in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
    Natalie Wood in The Girl He Left Behind (1956)

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    Tab Hunter
    Tab Hunter
    • Andy L. Shaeffer
    Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood
    • Susan Daniels
    Jessie Royce Landis
    Jessie Royce Landis
    • Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Sgt. Hanna
    Henry Jones
    Henry Jones
    • Hanson
    Murray Hamilton
    Murray Hamilton
    • Sgt. Clyde
    Alan King
    Alan King
    • Maguire
    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Preston
    David Janssen
    David Janssen
    • Capt. Genaro
    Vinton Hayworth
    Vinton Hayworth
    • Arthur Shaeffer
    Budd Knapp
    Budd Knapp
    • Congressman Hardison
    • (as Wilfred Knapp)
    Les Johnson
    Les Johnson
    • Lt. Taylor
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • General
    Florenz Ames
    Florenz Ames
    • Mr. Hillaby
    Fredd Wayne
    Fredd Wayne
    • Sgt. Sheridan
    Ronald Anton
    • Young Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Sammy Armaro
    • Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Baldwin
    Bill Baldwin
    • Football Game Announcer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Butler
    • Writers
      • Guy Trosper(screen play by)
      • Marion Hargrove(based on the novel by) (uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Natalie Wood had originally intended to attend the 1956 Academy Awards with Raymond Burr as her date. Warner Brothers, however, felt that Wood's perceived involvement with a much older man appeared unseemly. The studio instead forced her to attend the ceremony with her co-star for this film, Tab Hunter.
    • Goofs
      It is not an error that several of the soldiers seen in this film are wearing other unit patches on their right sleeves. They are all wearing the 5th Infantry diamond on their left sleeve. A soldiers current unit is always worn on the left sleeve. Those soldiers who are combat veterans are authorized to permanently wear the unit patch of the unit they fought with on their right shoulder. So all those patches on the right sleeves represent units those men served in during World War II or Korea.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer: I'm here to see my son.

      Military Policeman: Yes, ma'am. What outfit is he in?

      Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer: Outfit? I suppose just the regular thing a soldier wears.

      Military Policeman: I mean what company is he in ma'am?

      Mrs. Madeline Shaeffer: Well, only the best, I'm sure. He was never a boy to run around.

    • Crazy credits
      After the opening credits:  " To the United States Army...and its famous Fifth Infantry Division at Ford Ord, California...whose generous and effective cooperation made this motion picture possible...And to the future young soldiers of America...Greetings!"
    • Connections
      Featured in I Am Divine (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      Honey-Babe
      (uncredited)

      Music by Max Steiner

      Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

      Sung by the soldiers while marching

    User reviews28

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    Excellent comedy
    I saw this movie the week that I returned home from South Viet Nam. I have attempted to purchase a copy of the move; however, no one seems to have any knowledge of how I can get a copy of the movie. I can not find it in Cerritos, California. I would highly, recommend the movie to any movie buff who wishes to just enjoy a good movie without blood and violence. Tab Hunter is an excellent actor and he plays this role of a young man who does not desire to remain in the army perfectly. His immature love for his girlfriend is excellent for thought provoking material. The military life is portrayed in a realistic manner. This movie will aid any young man who is currently in the military in making the adjustment from civilian to military life.
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    • m-lucas12
    • Jul 6, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 1957 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Marion Hargrove's the Girl He Left Behind
    • Filming locations
      • Fort Ord, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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