Commentary
One of my favorite movies is “Twelve O’Clock High,” starring Gregory Peck, who, along with Jimmy Stewart, happens to be one of my favorite actors of all time. I recommend the movie if you haven’t seen it, and if you haven’t seen it then please watch the movie before reading on, or don’t be mad if I spoil the beginning for you.
The film opens with Dean Jagger visiting a village in post-war England where he was stationed during World War II. Jagger plays the role of Major Stovall, the adjutant to the bomber group that Gregory Peck takes command of, which then becomes central to the plot of the movie….