Question 1

Why was 'Immortal Sergeant' Henry Fonda's last film before enlisting in WWII?

Accepted Answer

According to TCM's Robert Osborne, this was the last film Henry Fonda worked on before enlisting in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Question 2

Where were the desert sequences in 'Immortal Sergeant' filmed?

Accepted Answer

The majority of the desert sequences were filmed on location near El Centro and Brawley, in the Mojave Desert, CA; swimming scenes were shot at Malibu Lake, CA.

Question 3

What did Maureen O'Hara recall about Henry Fonda's wartime preparations on set?

Accepted Answer

Maureen O'Hara remembered Henry Fonda studying for his service entrance exams between takes, and the studio publicized their love scene as Hank's last screen kiss before going to war.

Question 4

How did Henry Fonda enlist in the Navy after finishing 'The Ox-Bow Incident'?

Accepted Answer

On August 24, 1942, the day after finishing 'The Ox-Bow Incident', Henry Fonda drove to a Los Angeles military induction center and enlisted in the navy without telling his employer.

Question 5

What awards did Henry Fonda earn during his WWII naval service?

Accepted Answer

Henry Fonda served in naval intelligence, saw action in the Pacific, and was awarded a Presidential citation and the Bronze Star.

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