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Purple Heart Diary (1951)

Approved | | Drama | 12 November 1951 (USA)
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A trio of singers is entertaining wounded soldiers of WWII. They encourage a mutilated soldier in his love to a nurse.

Director:

Richard Quine

Writers:

Frances Langford (based upon the Frances Langford column in Hearst newspapers), William Sackheim (written for the screen by)

Stars:

Frances Langford, Judd Holdren, Ben Lessy | See full cast & crew »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Frances Langford ... Frances Langford
Judd Holdren ... Lt. MikeMcCormick
Ben Lessy ... Ben Lessey
Tony Romano Tony Romano ... Tony Romano
Aline Towne ... Lt. Cathy Dietrich
Brett King Brett King ... Lt. Rocky Castro
Warren Mills ... Elmo Slimmer
Larry Stewart Larry Stewart ... Cpl. Reeder
Joel Marston ... Kalick
Richard Grant Richard Grant ... Bunch
Rory Mallinson ... Capt. Sprock
Selmer Jackson ... Col. Tappen
Lyle Talbot ... Maj. Green
Douglas Bank Douglas Bank ... Sgt. Innes (as Douglas F. Banks)
Harry Guardino ... Lt. Roberts
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A trio of singers is entertaining wounded soldiers of WWII. They encourage a mutilated soldier in his love to a nurse.

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singer | b movie | stock footage | 1940s | cigarette smoking | See All (37) »

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WAY OUT FRONT - UP FRONT! (all caps) See more »

Genres:

Drama

Certificate:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 November 1951 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

No Time for Tears See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sam Katzman Productions See more »
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Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Connections

Referenced in Four Star Playhouse: Man in the Box (1953) See more »

Soundtracks

Tattle-Tale Eyes
Written by John Bradford and Tony Romano
Sung by Frances Langford
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