See Here, Private Hargrove
See Here, Private Hargrove (1942) is a book by journalist Marion Hargrove about the author's experiences in becoming a soldier in the U.S. Army during World War II. 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.[citation needed]
Elaine Woo of the Los Angeles Times described the book as "popular".[1]
The book was made into a film See Here, Private Hargrove in 1944 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. Woo wrote that therefore Shearer "gained some notoriety".[1]
References
- 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
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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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