The American war hero classic movie that we are featuring today is one in which Gary Cooper played a real American hero of World War I. It also captured for him the first of his two best actor “Oscars”. Of course, that film is Sergeant York (1941), with Joan Leslie and Walter Brennan. As the hillbilly sharpshooter from Tennessee who became one of the most decorated heroes of “The Great War”, Gary Cooper was a perfect fit for the title character. He was, in fact, the only actor the real Sgt. Alvin York (who had to give his consent) would even consider for the role. We think you’ll agree that Gary Cooper is wonderful to watch as his character transforms from drunken rowdy to converted Christian and from “conscientious objector” to war hero. 'Alvin York' declares throughout the movie, “The Lord sure does move in mysterious ways”, a statement that rings true time and again in the extraordinary biographical story of Sergeant York. We love this film and think you will, too.
We hope you enjoy the Sgt. Alvin York Tribute. He was a true American hero who risked his life for the safety of the men around him, and for the freedoms we all still enjoy over ninety years later.
**Trivia Question for Today: When shooting at enemy soldiers, what trick did Sgt. York use to coax them out in the open?
Trivia Answer for Previous Post: Katharine Hepburn was nominated for an Academy Award for best actress 12 times in her career. The other film she made with Cary Grant was Sylvia Scarlett (1935).
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