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A Medal for Benny

Apr 16, 1945 · 1h 17m
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Drama

PLOT

Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.

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CAST

Dorothy Lamour
Lolita Sierra
Arturo de Córdova
Joe Morales
J. Carrol Naish
Charley Martin
Mikhail Rasumny
Raphael Catalina
Fernando Alvarado
Chito Sierra
Charles Dingle
Zach Mibbe
Frank McHugh
Edgar Lovekin
Rosita Moreno
Toodles Castro
Directed by Irving Pichel

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Paramount Pictures
Country
US

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