A Yank in Korea (Columbia Pictures) (1951)

‘Yank in Korea Packs Headline-Hot Wallop (Review) Brought to the screen while still in the headlines, the story of “A Yank in Korea,” the Columbia picture starring Lon McCallister which opened yesterday at the es a Theatre, is one of the most timely films ever produced. The mess line laughs, the front line fury and the flaming drama of the Korean campaign come to life in “A Yank in Korea,” which tells its story through the experiences of Andy Smith and his sergeant, Mike Kirby. Lon McCallister plays Andy, a small town, mechanically-inclined boy who enlists in the Army just before his marriage. There’s not much time for a honeymoon, and Andy squeezes a lifetime of love into a goodbye kiss. Flown to Korea as an infantry replacement, Andy is assigned to Sergeant Kirby’s squad. Mike is an older man who has left a wife and two children back home. ‘ Andy’s initiation in battle comes with a routine patrol, during which his outfit is ambushed. Andy manages to reach a bulldozer, abandoned in an earlier American retreat, and drives it over an enemy machine-gun nest to save his buddies. ; The boy is the hero of his company—until he leaves his foxhole, located on a vital perimeter, to attend a sick buddy. The enemy infiltrates through his position, and wreaks havoc behind the lines. Andy redeems himself in a suicidal mission driving a locomotive through enemy lines. Sergéant Kirby is killed, Andy is wounded. Has Old Army Rank As ‘Yank in Korea’ Lon McCallister needed no special training for his starring role in Columbia Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea,’ now atrthe...-..-... Theatre. In the new film, which tells what happens on the frontlines to the men who make the headlines, the young actor enters the Army as a raw recruit and emerges a corporal. In real life, McCallister entered the Army as a private and was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal, after service in the U. S., Canada and Alaska with the Signal Corps, Air Corps and Air Transport Command. William Sackheim wrote the screen play of “A Yank in Korea,” which was directed by Lew Landers for producer Sam Katzman. William “Bill” Phillips, Brett King and Larry Stewart head the supporting cast. Mat 1-B; Still No. 82 LON McCALLISTER is starred in Columbia Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea,” on-the-spot story of the guys in the hottest spot on earth, at the Pon ees webet Theatre. Back in the States, Andy delivers and reads a letter from Mike to the latter’s young daughters. The letter is one written in real life by Pfe. John J. McCormick, before he was killed in action, to his daughters in Collingdale, Pa. The hero’s letter, with slight changes, provides one of the most stirring sequences in “A Yank in Korea.” Lon McCallister, as Andy, looks the part, and he plays it to perfection. His performance is reminiscent of Lew Ayers’ rookie role in “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Fine performances are delivered, too, by William “Bill” Phillips as Sergeant Mike, and Brett King and Larry Stewart in soldier roles. William Sackheim wrote the screen play of “A Yank in Korea,” which was directed by Lew Landers for producer Sam Katzman. A_ salute, gentlemen, for an entertaining and timely motion picture. New Movie Tribute To Yank Know-How Mechanically-inclined American youths are shown putting their know-how to vital wartime use in Columbia Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea,” starring Lon McCallister, NOW stb CNC: a se0z ee: Theatre. In the new film, McCallister plays a youngster from a small town who has been brought up working with machinery of one kind and another. As a soldier in the front lines of Korea, he drives an abandoned bulldozer over an enemy machine-gun nest to get himself and his buddies out of a trap. Later, he uses his knowledge to help him drive a locomotive through enemy territory. Newspaper readers will recall that both these incidents are based on actual events in Korea which made recent headlines. The same comment could be made about most of the action in “A Yank in Korea,” which tells an on-the-spot story of the men in the hottest spot on earth. William “Bill” Phillips heads the supporting cast of “A Yank in Korea.” William Sackheim wrote the screen play, which was directed by Lew Landers for producer Sam Katzman. Based on History The on-the-spot story of the guys in the hottest spot on earth is told in Columbia Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea,” starring Lon Mc 152 0 si ea Neen Siac Theatre. A moving highlight of the new film is reported to be the letter, with slight changes, recently front-paged throughout the country, from a soldier in Korea to his two young children. . Lon McCallister plays the role of Andy, who enlists in the Army and winds up in Korea. William “Bill” Phillips heads the supporting cast as Mike, a battle-wise sergeant. Brett King and Larry Stewart are featured in other ‘soldier roles. William Sackheim wrote the screen play of “A Yank in Korea,” which was directed by Lew Landers and produced by Sam Katzman. Timely New Movie On the screen while it’s still in the headlines, the story of Columbia Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea” probably is the most timely ever produced. The new Sam Katzman production, now at the.................. Theatre, stars Lon McCallister as a small town boy who enlists in the Army and comes of age in Korea. SS A Yank in Korea Mat 2-A; Still No. 74 YANKS IN KOREA! Norman Wayne, Brett King, Lon McCallister and William “Bill” Phillips meet the enemy head on in this scene from Columbia ’ Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea,” starring McCallister at the.......... Theatre 'Yank' Says Goodbye In Famous R. R. Depot The most photographed railroad station in the world is not New York’s Grand Central or Washington’s Union Station or Paris’ Gare du Nord. The honor goes to a _ small wooden structure, painted a dull yellow, which sits at the end of a short dirt road in Chatsworth, California, a town whose Chamber of Commerce would love to claim a population of 1,000. The station was photographed most recently for the Columbia picture, “A Yank in Korea,” starring Lon McCallister at the............ Theatre. For 35 years, the station has been used by. the film studios as the site of train arrivals and departures, and other more violent movie happenings. The scene photographed at the Chatsworth station for “A Yank in Korea” is one of the few quiet sequences in that action-packed film. It shows Army rookie Lon McCallister, Korea-bound, kissing Sunny Vickers, his brand-new bride goodbye, almost immediately after they have said their hi do’s.”’ The normal quietness of Chatsworth has been shattered time and again by revolver, rifle and cannon shots, mob roars, dynamite explosions and bomb blasts. The train platform has witnessed every emotion—from a lover’s sigh to violent death. Tom Mix, Mat 1-C; Still No. 35 A LIFETIME OF LOVE is in Lon McCallister’s farewell to Sunny Vickers, who plays his wife in “A Yank in Korea,” new Columbia picture at the........Theatre. Bill Hart and other Western stars galloped their horses across the platform in pursuit of trains; John Gilbert and Greta Garbo clung together there in passionate farewell; John Barrymore arrived — splendidly. Today, Gene Autry, Randolph Scott, Charles Starrett and other outdoor stars “gallop their horses across the platform several times each year. The reason for the popularity of the Chatsworth station with movie-makers is its availability and the fact that it resembles a typical small town railroad depot anywhere. There are no other buildings near it, which provide space for sets to be erected if necessary. Lew Landers directed for producer Sam Katzman. Star Makes Good Staying at Home Lon McCallister is a prime exception to the theory that the best way to get a break in Hollywood is to go somewhere else. The young actor, starred in “A Yank in Korea,” new Columbia picture apacne......-. Theatre, was born and has lived all his life within a stone’s throw of the motion picture studios. Lon’s first picture job came when he was 12, in “Joe and Ethel Turp.” Later he worked in scores of Hollywood-origin radio shows, including the Lux Hour, “Dr. Christian” and the Jack Benny show. This gave him enough money to take voice and elocution lessons. Following military service during World War II, Lon starred in many films. In “A Yank in Korea,” McCallister plays Andy, a small town boy who enlists in the Army. There’s no time for a honeymoon, and Andy squeezes a lifetime of love into a goodbye kiss. Hero's Letter Read The letter written by the late Pfe. John J. McCormick to his two young daughters in Collingdale, Pa., is read, with slight changes, by Lon McCallister in Columbia’s “A Yank in Korea,” now at the......Theatre. Just before he was killed in action in Korea, the soldier wrote to his children, explaining why he was fighting. The reading of the letter by McCallister is reported to be one of the most moving sequences in “A Yank in Korea.” ‘A Yank in Korea’ On-the-Spot Story Of Headline-Makers What happens on the front lines to the guys who make the headlines is brought to the screen in Columbia Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea,” starring Lon McCallister, which opens................ at the Nae iatrets Theatre. The Sam Katzman production tells the story of the hottest spot on earth—while that story is still front page news. “A Yank in Korea” stars McCallister as Andy Smith, a quiet, peaceful, mechanically inclined youth who squeezes a lifetime of love into a goodbye kiss before he is shipped overseas. In Korea as a_ replacement, Andy is assigned to the infantry squad headed by Sergeant Mike Kirby, an older man who is battlewise and battle-scarred. When his outfit is ambushed, Andy drives an abandoned bulldozer over an enemy machine-gun nest to save his buddies. Andy’s hero status is shortlived. He leaves his foxhole one night to attend a sick comrade. The enemy infiltrates through his position to cause death and destruction. Shunned by his pals, Andy redeems himself by accompanying Sergeant Mike on a dangerous mission. “A Yank in Korea” tells the whole story of that campaign, from the early retreats, to the turn of battle. In the push northwards, the Sergeant is killed. Andy, sent home wounded, delivers and reads a letter from Mike to his two little daughters. The letter, with slight changes, is the one written by Pfe. John J. McCormick, before he was killed in action in Korea, to his daughters in Collingdale, Pa. William “Bill” Phillips heads the supporting cast of “A Yank in Korea” as Sergeant Mike, while Brett King and Larry Stewart are featured as members of his squad. Sunny Vickers plays McCallister’s small town sweetheart. William Sackheim wrote the screen play for “A Yank in Korea,” which was directed by Lew Landers. "A Yank in Korea Columbia Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea,” starring Lon McCallister, Wilk GDN. =.2.-¢--5, Bt ther sess = SS Theatre. William “Bill” Phillips, Brett King and Larry Stewart head the supporting cast of the new film. William Sackheim wrote the screen play, which was directed by Lew Landers for producer Sam Katzman. Mat 1-A; Still No. 55 A MOVING LETTER from Korea is read by star Lon McCallister to his buddy’s daughter in this scene from Columbia Pictures’ “A Yank in Korea,” now-at “thes. 2.26 Theatre. Page 7