The Hello Girls (2018)
The Incredible Story of America's First Female Soldiers
55 min
In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths, wore uniforms, held rank, and were subject to military justice. By war's end, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their service. When they returned home, the U.S. government told them they were never soldiers. For 60 years, they fought their own government for recognition. In 1977, with the help of Sen. Barry Goldwater and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, they won. Unfortunately, only a handful were still alive.
- Release date
- March 1, 2018
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Michelle Christides as Daughter
- Elizabeth Cobbs as Author
- Parisa Featherton
- Mark Hough as Attorney
- Marie Macalino
- Anne MacDonald as Brig. Gen. (Ret)
- Candy McCorkell as Granddaughter
- Juanita Mullen
- Helen Richard as Daughter
- Cokie Roberts as Author
Crew
- James Theres · Director
- James Theres · Writer
- Elizabeth Cobbs · Producer
- Kai Engel · Composer
- Malcholm Reese · Cinematographer
- Adam Kilburn · Editor
- Malcholm Reese · Editor
- James Theres · Editor