Greetings Duke Enthusiasts!
My family & I lived in England from 1958-1962, and we only had 2 channels on the
TV set. I dont remember seeing many full
length flicks during that time at all!... I was young, and I think they came on after I was sent to bed. (after 7:30pm)(Hence my inability to view my first and one of my very favorite JW movies).
Programming at that time : Mostly News, a few Sitcoms, Variety Shows, soccer(aka football there) and golf.
My first flick (after returning to the States)happens to be one of my favorites:
Sands of Iwo Jima"(1949). I saw it at age 10 in 1962..
It made such a lasting impression on me.
A heroine that was shot in the line of duty. Watching one of his squad members climbing Mt Surabachi to ensure The American Flag was raised in Victory!
He was nominated for an Academy Award.
I have owned the movie for many years, and have watched it dozens of times!
