What Price Glory (1952 film)

In June 1951 the Ephrons were reportedly working on a script, called ''Charmaine''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Drama: Gaynor Star Build-up Proceeds; 'County Line' Adds Paula Raymond|author=Schallert, Edwin|date=June 21, 1951|work=Los Angeles Times|page=A9}}</ref> It was originally slated to star [[Micheline Presle]] in the title role and Wayne reprising his role from the stage play.<ref name="TCMNotes">{{cite web | url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/95434/what-price-glory#notes | title=What Price Glory: Notes | publisher=Turner Classic Movies | access-date=April 1, 2014}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=What Price Glory|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Film/50714-WHAT-PRICEGLORY?sid=7ec7d718-c962-4ec0-a643-e4e897ae8199&sr=12.672039&cp=1&pos=0|access-date=November 30, 2021|website=catalog.afi.com}}</ref> In September producer [[Sol C. Siegel]] said the film would be done as a musical. [[Dan Dailey]] had signed to star and James Cagney was being sought to play the other leading role. "The music won't be obtrusive", said Siegel.<ref>{{cite news|title=HOLLYWOOD SCENES: A Musical 'What Price Glory?'--Screen Actors Guild Protests--Other News Showdown The Brownings Enterprise|author=THOMAS M. PRYOR|work=New York Times|date=September 9, 1951|page=X5}}</ref> [[Corinne Calvet]] then signed to costar.<ref>{{cite news|title=Drama: Corinne Calvet Plays Charmaine in 'Glory'|work=Los Angeles Times|date=September 27, 1951|page=A6}}</ref>

In June 1951 the Ephrons were reportedly working on a script, called ''Charmaine''.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Drama: Gaynor Star Build-up Proceeds; 'County Line' Adds Paula Raymond|author=Schallert, Edwin|date=June 21, 1951|work=Los Angeles Times|page=A9}}</ref> It was originally slated to star [[Micheline Presle]] in the title role and Wayne reprising his role from the stage play.<ref name="TCMNotes">{{cite web | url=https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/95434/what-price-glory#notes | title=What Price Glory: Notes | publisher=Turner Classic Movies | access-date=April 1, 2014}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=What Price Glory|url=https://catalog.afi.com/Film/50714-WHAT-PRICEGLORY?sid=7ec7d718-c962-4ec0-a643-e4e897ae8199&sr=12.672039&cp=1&pos=0|access-date=November 30, 2021|website=catalog.afi.com}}</ref> In September producer [[Sol C. Siegel]] said the film would be done as a musical. [[Dan Dailey]] had signed to star and James Cagney was being sought to play the other leading role. "The music won't be obtrusive", said Siegel.<ref>{{cite news|title=HOLLYWOOD SCENES: A Musical 'What Price Glory?'--Screen Actors Guild Protests--Other News Showdown The Brownings Enterprise|author=THOMAS M. PRYOR|work=New York Times|date=September 9, 1951|page=X5}}</ref> [[Corinne Calvet]] then signed to costar.<ref>{{cite news|title=Drama: Corinne Calvet Plays Charmaine in 'Glory'|work=Los Angeles Times|date=September 27, 1951|page=A6}}</ref>

By October Cagney was set to star alongside Dailey and Calvet. Filming was to star December 10 at [[Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton|Camp Pendleton]].<ref>{{cite news|title=CAGNEY, DAILEY GET 'CHARMAINE' LEADS: Duo Cast as Capt. Flagg and Sgt. Quirt in Fox's 'What Price Glory,' With Music S.A.G. Wins Election|author=THOMAS M. PRYOR|work=New York Times|date=October 2, 1951|page=32}}</ref> At the end of that month John Ford signed to direct and the title changed from ''Charmaine'' back to ''What Price Glory''.<ref>{{cite news|title=FORD WILL DIRECT FOX MUSICAL FILM: Named to Handle New Version of 'What Price Glory' at the Studio--Begins on Dec 10 Nurse Story" Scheduled Of Local Origin|work=New York Times|date=October 26, 1951|page=26}}</ref> It was announced the film would have music in it but not be a musical.<ref>{{cite news|title=Drama: 'What Price Glory' Set for Ford; Virginia Grey Does Blackjack Dealer|author=Schallert, Edwin|work=Los Angeles Times|date=October 26, 1951|page=B9}}</ref> Cagney originally agreed to do the picture because it was supposed to be a musical. However, by the time he learned that Ford had decided to shoot it as a straight film, it was too late for him to back out.<ref name="allmovie">{{cite web | url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/what-price-glory-v54037 | title=What Price Glory Synopsis | publisher=allmovie.com | access-date=April 1, 2014}}</ref>

By October Cagney was set to star alongside Dailey and Calvet. Filming was to start December 10 at [[Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton|Camp Pendleton]].<ref>{{cite news|title=CAGNEY, DAILEY GET 'CHARMAINE' LEADS: Duo Cast as Capt. Flagg and Sgt. Quirt in Fox's 'What Price Glory,' With Music S.A.G. Wins Election|author=THOMAS M. PRYOR|work=New York Times|date=October 2, 1951|page=32}}</ref> At the end of that month John Ford signed to direct and the title changed from ''Charmaine'' back to ''What Price Glory''.<ref>{{cite news|title=FORD WILL DIRECT FOX MUSICAL FILM: Named to Handle New Version of 'What Price Glory' at the Studio--Begins on Dec 10 Nurse Story" Scheduled Of Local Origin|work=New York Times|date=October 26, 1951|page=26}}</ref> It was announced the film would have music in it but not be a musical.<ref>{{cite news|title=Drama: 'What Price Glory' Set for Ford; Virginia Grey Does Blackjack Dealer|author=Schallert, Edwin|work=Los Angeles Times|date=October 26, 1951|page=B9}}</ref> Cagney originally agreed to do the picture because it was supposed to be a musical. However, by the time he learned that Ford had decided to shoot it as a straight film, it was too late for him to back out.<ref name="allmovie">{{cite web | url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/what-price-glory-v54037 | title=What Price Glory Synopsis | publisher=allmovie.com | access-date=April 1, 2014}}</ref>

Barry Norton played the role of Private Lewisohn in the 1926 original. He has an uncredited role as one of the priests in this remake.<ref name="allmovie" /> Marisa Pavan, the twin sister of [[Pier Angeli]] made her screen debut in this film as Nicole Bouchard.<ref name="TCMNotes" /> [[Paul Guilfoyle (actor, born 1902)|Paul Guilfoyle]] filmed an appearance but it was removed from the final cut.<ref name=":0" />

Barry Norton played the role of Private Lewisohn in the 1926 original. He has an uncredited role as one of the priests in this remake.<ref name="allmovie" /> Marisa Pavan, the twin sister of [[Pier Angeli]] made her screen debut in this film as Nicole Bouchard.<ref name="TCMNotes" /> [[Paul Guilfoyle (actor, born 1902)|Paul Guilfoyle]] filmed an appearance but it was removed from the final cut.<ref name=":0" />