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I have seen this original movie many times but the first time was in 1939 when I was 13 yrs old. I have never gotten bored or tired of it. the battle scenes are so dramatic and real to life that it really almost scares a person viewing it. I recently viewed the latest remake and did enjoy it too. I really can't re cal the actors tho. In the original I did so almost fall in love with dear Efne. Such a sweet and endearing portrayal was hard to top by anyone other actress. The remakes leave a lot to be desired in my humble opinion tho they are done well too. I just happened to tune in to it a day or so ago, right at the scene where the blind soldier was speaking to his doctor/friend in the soldiers apartment/home. The blind soldier spoke a short verse of a poem that I would dearly love to know who the author and name happens to be. I look forward to seeing this great movie many more times in the years I have left.

I was transfixed by this gem of a movie. All the players were without a doubt most outstanding and very professional. I am always happy to see Danny Glover in any movie. Sally Field was beyond perfect. The love scene in this movie was superflous and not really needed and seemed to me a bit off-center to the plot of the movie itself. The last scene in this movie got me right where I live. My heart constricted at the ending and, I am not ashamed to say, tears fell from my eyes. Right now as I talk about it my eyes tear up. I am happy that Sally Field won an Oscar for her portrayal of a depression-era wife and mother for she earned it ten times over. In the last scene a bible verse was quoted and I would love to know,again, what it was and where it is located in the bible. It had to do with glass and cymbals. Could anyone help out? Thanks.