A Medal for Benny (1945)

5.6/10 77 min Drama

Overview

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.

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

Grant Mitchell

Mayor of Pantera

Douglass Dumbrille

General

Oliver Blake

Pantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)

Eddy Chandler

Bank Guard (uncredited)

Tom Fadden

Eddie Krinch (uncredited)

Edward Fielding

Governor (uncredited)

Alice Fleming

Dowager (uncredited)

Harry Hayden

Pantera Pepster Club Member (uncredited)

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