See Here Private Hargrove
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See Here, Private Hargrove (1942) is a book by journalist Marion Hargrove
about the author's experiences in becoming a soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II
. The light-hearted book was a hit with readers, and spent 15 weeks atop the New York Times best seller list
. It was still in print 50 years after its original publication date.
The book was made into a film in 1944 starring Robert Walker, Donna Reed
, Keenan Wynn
, Chill Wills
, and Robert Benchley
. This was followed by What Next, Corporal Hargrove? in 1945.
Marion Hargrove
Marion Hargrove was an American writer noted for the World War II bestselling book See Here, Private Hargrove, a collection of humorous newspaper columns written mostly before the United States entered the war...
about the author's experiences in becoming a soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. The light-hearted book was a hit with readers, and spent 15 weeks atop the New York Times best seller list
New York Times Best Seller list
The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. It is published weekly in The New York Times Book Review magazine, which is published in the Sunday edition of The New York Times and as a stand-alone publication...
. It was still in print 50 years after its original publication date.
The book was made into a film in 1944 starring Robert Walker, Donna Reed
Donna Reed
Donna Reed was an American film and television actress.With appearances in over 40 films, Reed received the 1953 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as the tramp Lorene in the war drama From Here to Eternity. She is also noted for her role in the perennial Christmas...
, Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn was an American character actor. His bristling mustache and expressive face were his stock in trade, and though he rarely had a lead role, he got prominent billing in most of his film and TV parts....
, Chill Wills
Chill Wills
Chill Theodore Wills was an American film actor, and a singer in the Avalon Boys Quartet.-Biography:Wills was born in Seagoville, Texas in 1902. He was a performer from early childhood, forming and leading the Avalon Boys singing group in the 1930s...
, and Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Robert Charles Benchley was an American humorist best known for his work as a newspaper columnist and film actor...
. This was followed by What Next, Corporal Hargrove? in 1945.