Story of GI Joe (United Artists) (1945)

Record Details:

Title:
Story of GI Joe (United Artists)
Date:
1945
Publisher:
United Artists
Volume:
Story of GI Joe (United Artists Pressbook, 1945)
Leaf #:
0002
Language:
English
Collection:
Pressbooks
Format:
Periodicals
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Pressbook for the film Story of G.I. Joe, based on the activities of Pulitzer-winning war correspondent Ernie Pyle during World War II and starring Burgess Meredith and Robert Mitchum.
Date Added:
April 18, 2024
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the infantry, in the deep desire to bring to the screen a motion picture capturing the very essence of G. I. Joe — his hardships and tears, his courage and his laughter, Lester Cowan has produced an epic film. Finally it has come to the screen — G. I. Joe’s story — seen through the writings of the man who knew him best and reflected all he was — Ernie Pyle. Mr. Showman, Ernie Pyle’s “Story of G. I. Joe” cannot be oversold. It has been called, rightly, “One of the greatest films to come out of Hollywood.” Here is the picture America has been waiting for. The pages which follow show you how completely Ernie Pyle and “G. I. Joe” are bound up in the hearts and minds of Americans. In bringing this film to your community you are putting on screen all that is good and noble in American life. You are showing the American people their own boys as they were seen by Ernie Pyle. You are rendering a service to your com¬ munity by playing an entertainment masterpiece. Here indeed is the picture the world will never forget — from the man it will always remember!