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A Guy Named Joe

Maj. Pete Sandidge is a very able pilot who seems to have a streak of luck as far as flying goes. World War II is raging and Pete has come out of it pretty so far. He even has a beautiful girlfriend Dorinda Durston, herself a qualified pilot who ferries aircraft to different bases. When Pete is killed, he finds himself in heaven and learns that every pilot has a guardian angel. He returns to Earth where, unseen by anyone, he coaches a pilot-in-training Ted Randall. Ted is a pretty good kid and is coming along nicely but when he's shipped to New Guinea he runs into Dorinda who has remained faithful to her lost love. As Ted pursues her, Pete will have to decide what he wants to do about it.

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Cast & Crew See All

Spencer Tracy
Pete Sandidge
Irene Dunne
Dorinda Durston
Van Johnson
Ted Randall

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A Guy Named Joe (Trailer 1)
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Awards

  • 1945 - Oscar - Best Writing, Original Story - nominated
  • 1944 - Photoplay Award - Best Pictures of the Month (March) - winner
  • 1944 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March) - winner
  • 1944 - Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (March) - winner

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