This
week, let's talk Classic Movies of American War Heroes to honor our veterans on Labor Day! There are three movies we would like to share that were made about actual American war heroes from WW I and WW II: Sergeant York (1941), Sgt. Alvin York, a WW I war hero portrayed by Gary Cooper; To Hell and Back (1955), Second Lt. Audie Murphy, a WW II war hero, starring Audie Murphy as himself; and The Fighting Sullivans (1944), George, Frank, Joe, Matt, and Al - five brothers who grew up together and all joined the Navy during WW II.
The American war hero classic movie that we are featuring today is one in which Gary Cooper played a real American hero of World W
ar 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: The basket that Margaret O'Brien carries around in Little Women is the same basket that was carried by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.
Bonus Trivia Answer for Previous Post: The scene in Little Women
that June Allyson actually cried real tears is the scene where Beth (O'Brien) tells Jo (Allyson) that she doesn't mind dying. She was so moved by Margaret O'Brien's performance that she was sent home early, still crying, and had to pull over several times on her journey home as her tears rendered her unable to drive.
week, let's talk Classic Movies of American War Heroes to honor our veterans on Labor Day! There are three movies we would like to share that were made about actual American war heroes from WW I and WW II: Sergeant York (1941), Sgt. Alvin York, a WW I war hero portrayed by Gary Cooper; To Hell and Back (1955), Second Lt. Audie Murphy, a WW II war hero, starring Audie Murphy as himself; and The Fighting Sullivans (1944), George, Frank, Joe, Matt, and Al - five brothers who grew up together and all joined the Navy during WW II.The American war hero classic movie that we are featuring today is one in which Gary Cooper played a real American hero of World W
ar 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: The basket that Margaret O'Brien carries around in Little Women is the same basket that was carried by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.
Bonus Trivia Answer for Previous Post: The scene in Little Women
that June Allyson actually cried real tears is the scene where Beth (O'Brien) tells Jo (Allyson) that she doesn't mind dying. She was so moved by Margaret O'Brien's performance that she was sent home early, still crying, and had to pull over several times on her journey home as her tears rendered her unable to drive.
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