a very good wartime movie show the effect of war on a hometown boy who loose his eyesight on guadalcanal and must come home and re adjust himself with the help of family and friend . an excellent cast of actor help make this movie very entertaining . eleanor parker role a the girlfriend be worthy of an oscar nomination . she have such an innocence to her in this movie . ann doran role be equally satisfy a be all of her small supporting role . i especially like the hometown aura of pre war phildelphia . the hunt scene be very good . of course the war scene on guadalcanal truly show the horror face by our soldier during this epic battle . a well deserving film and one that should not be forget .