Stars and stripes on screen

by Lawrence H. Suid

"Throughout the 20th century and beyond, Hollywood has portrayed the U.S. armed services in mortal combat against assorted enemies, both real and imagined. Whether in a drama, comedy, or even a musical, the American military has played a role - either as a backdrop or as an integral element - in hundreds of films." "Stars and Stripes on Screen is the guide to the portrayal of American armed services in motion pictures from 1898 to the present. This resource contains entries on more than 1,000 feature films produced in the U.S. and abroad. The guide also includes more than 100 made-for-television movies and more than 175 documentaries." "Each feature film entry provides the following information: title, director, producer, primary stars, studio, year of production, running time, and a brief abstract. This entries also supply (if applicable) the dates the film was reviewed in Weekly Variety and/or the New York Times. In addition, Stars and Stripes on Screen includes valuable details not