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  • A Medal for Benny (1945)
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    77 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Medal for Benny (1945)
Approved
77 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when the townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
Director
Writers
Frank Butler (screen play) | Jack Wagner (additional dialogue) (story) | John Steinbeck (story)
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Arthur P. Schmidt (as Arthur Schmidt)
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Updated Apr 16, 1945

Release date
Apr 16, 1945 (United States)

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29 cast members
Name Known for
Dorothy Lamour
Lolita Sierra Lolita Sierra   See fewer
Arturo de Córdova
Joe Morales (as Arturo de Cordova) Joe Morales (as Arturo de Cordova)   See fewer
J. Carrol Naish
Charley Martin Charley Martin   See fewer
Mikhail Rasumny
Raphael Catalina Raphael Catalina   See fewer
Fernando Alvarado
Chito Sierra Chito Sierra   See fewer
Charles Dingle
Zach Mibbe Zach Mibbe   See fewer
Frank McHugh
Edgar Lovekin Edgar Lovekin   See fewer
Rosita Moreno
Toodles Castro Toodles Castro   See fewer
Grant Mitchell
Mayor of Pantera Mayor of Pantera   See fewer
Oliver Blake
Pepster (uncredited) Pepster (uncredited)   See fewer
Isabelita Castro
Luz (uncredited) Luz (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddy Chandler
Bank Guard (uncredited) Bank Guard (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmie Dundee
Cop (uncredited) Cop (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Fadden
Eddie Krinch (uncredited) Eddie Krinch (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Fielding
Governor (uncredited) Governor (uncredited)   See fewer
Maxine Fife
Telephone Operator (uncredited) Telephone Operator (uncredited)   See fewer
Alice Fleming
Dowager (uncredited) Dowager (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Gardner
Cameraman / Red (uncredited) Cameraman / Red (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Hayden
Pepster (uncredited) Pepster (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Homans
Police Chief (uncredited) Police Chief (uncredited)   See fewer
Nestor Paiva
Frank Alviso (uncredited) Frank Alviso (uncredited)   See fewer
Victor Potel
Pepster (uncredited) Pepster (uncredited)   See fewer
Eva Puig
Mrs. Catalina (uncredited) Mrs. Catalina (uncredited)   See fewer
Pepito Pérez
Pamfilo Chavez (uncredited) Pamfilo Chavez (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Reicher
Father Bly (uncredited) Father Bly (uncredited)   See fewer
Chico Sandoval
Paisano (uncredited) Paisano (uncredited)   See fewer
Minerva Urecal
Mrs. Chavez (uncredited) Mrs. Chavez (uncredited)   See fewer
Max Wagner
Jake (uncredited) Jake (uncredited)   See fewer
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