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The Hollywood Canteen operated at 1451 North Cahuenga Boulevard in the Los Angeles, California, [1] [2] neighborhood of Hollywood between October 3, 1942 and November 22, 1945, as a club offering food, dancing, and entertainment for enlisted men and women, [1] [3] who were usually on their way overseas during World War II. [4]
A Warner Bros. production featuring stars who entertain servicemen at a club founded by Bette Davis and John Garfield. The film includes songs, dances, jokes, and a romance between two soldiers and a girl.
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- Comedy, Music, Romance
- Delmer Daves
- 1944-12-31
Hollywood Canteen is a 1944 American musical romantic comedy film starring Joan Leslie, Robert Hutton, Dane Clark and features many stars (appearing as themselves) in cameo roles. [3] and produced by Warner Bros.
A musical comedy film about a nightclub that becomes a USO club for servicemen during World War II. See the full list of actors, singers, dancers, and crew members who worked on this film, including Bette Davis, Jack Benny, and The Andrews Sisters.
The Hollywood Canteen operated at 1451 Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood, California, between October 3, 1942, and November 22, 1945 (Thanksgiving Day), as a c...
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- Endless Wars
When the Hollywood Canteen closed, the organization's $500,000 surplus was donated to veterans’ relief funds. Most of the funds were profits from two films, the 1943 musical comedy Thank Your Lucky Stars and the 1944 film Hollywood Canteen, a fictionalized account of a servicemen’s visit to the canteen. Both featured many of the stars who ...
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Feb 9, 2024 · Learn how Bette Davis, John Garfield, and other celebrities created a place where servicemen could enjoy food, dance, and entertainment during World War II. Discover the history, the challenges, and the legacy of The Hollywood Canteen.
