The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

The True Story of TRUDY KOCKENLOCKER, who kissed the Boys Goodbye... REGIMENT BY REGIMENT!

NR 1944 · 98 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy, Romance, War

A small-town girl with a soft spot for American soldiers wakes up the morning after a wild farewell party for the troops to find that she married someone she can't remember.

Directed by Preston Sturges · Written by Preston Sturges

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