See Here, Private Hargrove

See Here, Private Hargrove (1942) is a book by journalist Marion Hargrove about the author's experiences as a soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II.

First edition (publ. Henry Holt)

Background

The light-hearted book was a hit with readers, and spent 15 weeks atop the New York Times best-seller list. It was still in print 50 years after its original publication date.

The book was made into a movie of the same name, starring Robert Walker, Donna Reed, Keenan Wynn, Chill Wills, and Robert Benchley. This was followed by What Next, Corporal Hargrove? in 1945.

Lloyd Shearer, who later became a gossip columnist, was mentioned in the book. Elaine Woo of the Los Angeles Times wrote that therefore Shearer "gained some notoriety".[1]

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References
Sources
  • Bear, John. The #1 New York Times Best Seller: intriguing facts about the 484 books that have been #1 New York Times bestsellers since the first list, 50 years ago, Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 1992
Notes
  1. Woo, Elaine. "Lloyd Shearer; Leader of the 'Personality Parade'" (Obituaries). Los Angeles Times. May 26, 2001. p. 1. Retrieved on August 5, 2014. Also printed in: "Lloyd Shearer, Wrote `Personality Parade'" In: Sun Sentinel. May 28, 2001. "He gained some notoriety as the star of a popular book, 'See Here Private Hargrove.'"


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