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Sergeant York

Movie (1941)

Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.

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Released:	Sep 27th, 1941
Budget:	$1,400,000.00
Revenue:	$16,361,885.00

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Gary Cooper
plays Alvin C. York

Walter Brennan
plays Pastor Rosier Pile

Joan Leslie
plays Gracie Williams

George Tobias
plays 'Pusher' Ross

Stanley Ridges
plays Maj. Buxton

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William Keighley was scheduled to direct, but when the starting date was postponed, he went on to another film.
The producer, Jesse Lasky suggested Jane Russell for the part of "Gracie" and Helen Wood, Linda Hayes and Susan Peters tested for the role; Mary Nash tested for "Mother York," and 'Pat OBrien and Ronald Reagan were tested for the role of "Sergeant York." Charles Root was also considered for a role in the film.
A press release dated July 2, 1941 states that the film was the first motion picture to be made into a stage play. It was transcribed by Robert Porterfield, who made his debut in this film.
According to the daily production reports included in the film's file at USC, Vincent Sherman directed some scenes while Howard Hawks went to a racetrack.

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