When Willie Comes Marching Home
1950, English. Directed by John Ford.
His story is taken from Government films ... because they didn't want it !
When Willie leaves home to join the war effort he is all ready to become a hero, but he is only frustrated when his posting ends up to be in his home town, and he is recruited into training, keeping him from the action. However, when he finds himself accidently behind enemy lines he unexpectedly becomes a hero after all.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John FordDirector
- Dan DaileyWilliam 'Bill' Kluggs
- Corinne CalvetYvonne Le Tete
- Colleen TownsendMarjorie 'Marge' Fettles
- William DemarestHerman Kluggs
- Jimmy LydonCharles 'Charlie' Fettles
- Lloyd CorriganMajor Adams
- Evelyn VardenGertrude Kluggs
- Whit BissellLt. M.J. Hanley - Psychiatrist (uncredited)
- Vera MilesLaughing Sergeant's Date (uncredited)
- Luis AlberniBarman (uncredited)
- Gregg BartonColonel (uncredited)
- George BlagoiGerman Officer (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 February 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sy Gomberg, Richard Sale, Mary Loos
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How long is When Willie Comes Marching Home?
When Willie Comes Marching Home runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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When Willie Comes Marching Home parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
When Willie Comes Marching Home is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is When Willie Comes Marching Home on?
When Willie Comes Marching Home isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 February 1950. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like When Willie Comes Marching Home?
If you liked When Willie Comes Marching Home, try What Did You Do in the War, Daddy?, Buck Privates, The Best of Enemies.
Who directed When Willie Comes Marching Home?
When Willie Comes Marching Home (1950) was directed by John Ford and stars Dan Dailey, Corinne Calvet, Colleen Townsend.