Robert Wagner, who had an early role in this film, greatly annoyed director John Ford, who repeatedly humiliated the young actor on set, referred to him contemptuously as "Boob" and even allegedly knocked him down at one point.
Pvt. Lewisohn:
You speak English very well.
Nicole Bouchard:
Sister Cecile does not permit that we speak French in English class.
Pvt. Lewisohn:
Well, I can tell you how glad I am that you've Sister Cecile for a teacher.
Nicole Bouchard:
Thank you, also my father does not permit that I speak to American soldier... ...
When Flagg and Quirt crawl through the lines in search of prisoners, Flagg picks up a German helmet and places it on his head. In the next sequence he is bare headed but he wears it in the farm house.
English, French