
The McConnell Story
Drama · War · History
Overview
Joe McConnell was sure that he was meant to be a pilot, but was stuck as a restless army private. It seemed that his ambition was blocked at every step.
Top Cast


Alan Ladd
Alan Ladd
Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.
Alan Ladd
Capt. Joseph C. 'Mac' McConnell, Jr.


June Allyson
June Allyson
Pearl 'Butch' Brown
June Allyson
Pearl 'Butch' Brown


James Whitmore
James Whitmore
SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman
James Whitmore
SSgt. / Maj . / Col. Ty 'Dad' Whitman


Frank Faylen
Frank Faylen
Sfc. Sykes
Frank Faylen
Sfc. Sykes


Willis Bouchey
Willis Bouchey
Newton Bass
Willis Bouchey
Newton Bass


Sarah Selby
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Brown
Sarah Selby
Mrs. Brown


Robert Ellis
Robert Ellis
Bob Brown
Robert Ellis
Bob Brown


Gregory Walcott
Gregory Walcott
1st Military Policeman
Gregory Walcott
1st Military Policeman


Frank Ferguson
Frank Ferguson
Mechanic
Frank Ferguson
Mechanic


Cindy Carol
Cindy Carol
Patty McConnell - ages 9-12
Cindy Carol
Patty McConnell - ages 9-12
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