1944 LIFE Magazine Movie of the Week Picture, "THE PURPLE HEART," The Purple Heart is a 1944 American war film directed by Lewis Milestone. It is a dramatization of the trial of a number of US airmen by the Japanese during the Second World War. It is loosely based on the trial of eight airmen who took part in the April 18, 1942, Doolittle Raid {Three were executed and one died as a POW}. It starred Dana Andrews as the leader of the downed crew, which included Richard Conte, Kevin O'Shea, Don 'Red' Barry, and Trudy Marshall. A 24 year old Farley Granger had a supporting role. A3196A **THIS IS AN AD / POSTER, NOT A DVD**

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This Item is an original four page Magazine article, taken from a vintage magazine of the year indicated. The article is complete and opens the door to the time during which it was written and the social beliefs of that era. The scan of this item was taken through plastic film, however it is an accurate representation of the item. The nominal size is 10.5 inches by 14 inches.

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