What Price Glory 1952
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What is What Price Glory?
What Price Glory is a 1952 American Technicolor war film directed by John Ford. The plot follows the escalating rivalry between Captain Flagg and Sergeant Quirt, which intensifies when Quirt becomes Flagg's top sergeant and both men become involved with a local beauty.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 22, 1952
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy, Romance, War
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Overview
What Price Glory is a 1952 American Technicolor war film directed by John Ford. The plot follows the escalating rivalry between Captain Flagg and Sergeant Quirt, which intensifies when Quirt becomes Flagg's top sergeant and both men become involved with a local beauty. The conflict shifts from a competition for affection to a mutual effort to avoid marriage, eventually culminating in their call to enter battle.
Based on a 1924 play by Maxwell Anderson and Laurence Stallings, the film was originally intended to be a musical but was produced as a straight film. It blends multiple genres, including drama and comedy, to explore the relationship between two military men during wartime.
Should you watch it?
“Two military rivals compete for a woman's affection before facing the realities of battle.”
- Directed by John Ford
- Features performances by James Cagney and Corinne Calvet
- Combines elements of comedy, romance, and war
- The film used virtually none of the original play's dialogue by Maxwell Anderson
Watch it if you enjoy Technicolor war films centered on the friction between military ranks.
The film is a drama, comedy, romance, and war movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the 1952 version of What Price Glory?
The film was directed by John Ford.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.
Is this film based on a play?
Yes, it is based on a 1924 play by Maxwell Anderson and Laurence Stallings.
Who are the main actors in the film?
The cast includes James Cagney, Corinne Calvet, Dan Dailey, William Demarest, and Craig Hill.
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