10 Mar 1969
Oh! What a Lovely War
The working-class Smiths change their initially sunny views on World War I after the three boys of the family witness the harsh reality of trench warfare.
Top Billed Cast
Wallace Beery John Thorson
Chester Morris 'Rocky' Blake
Virginia Grey Susan Thorson
Douglass Dumbrille District Commander
Carl Esmond U-Boat Captain
Clem Bevans 'Cap' Finch
John Qualen Milo
Regis Toomey Ives
Henry Victor German U-Boat Officer
Addison Richards Admiral Ross
Hans Joby U-Boat Petty Officer
Henry Hunter Ensign Dyer
Jonathan Hale Admiral Girard
Leon Ames Recruiting Officer (uncredited)
Arthur Belasco Fisherman (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard Fisherman (uncredited)
Wade Boteler Recruiting Officer (uncredited)
Al Bridge Fisherman (uncredited)
Rand Brooks Listener (uncredited)
Don Castle Radio Operator (uncredited)
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