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The Hollywood Victory Caravan was a two-week cross-country railroad journey in 1942 that brought together two dozen film stars to raise money for the Army and Navy Relief Society. It was sponsored by the Hollywood Victory Committee of Stage, Screen and Radio.
The Hollywood Victory Caravan was one of the earliest large-scale celebrity wartime fund-raising efforts. In April and May 1942, more than 50 stars toured 14 cities via railcar, putting on over 300 performances. When the performers left Los Angeles on April 26, 1942, the youngest among them was the starlet Alma Carroll.
One of the committee's most notable successes was the Hollywood Victory Caravan which crossed the country in April / May 1942. Within its four years, arranged for stars to travel five million miles to entertain soldiers.
May 20, 2017 · The committee created shows and touring troupes to appear at military bases and USO centers. Of course, Hollywood, being Hollywood, had to kick things off with a touring extravaganza: The Victory Caravan — a train carrying Hollywood’s top stars.
Nov 24, 2021 · One of the committee’s most notable successes was the Hollywood Victory Caravan, which ran for two weeks in the spring of 1942. It aimed to raise money for the Army and Navy Relief Society, and involved two dozen movie stars coming together to ride the rails and perform shows along the way. Hollywood Victory Caravan promotional poster.
To help to promote the sale of War Bonds, Paramount Studios created this short film for the U.S. Treasury in 1945."A girl is desperate to get to Washington D...
Oct 29, 2015 · 439K subscribers. Subscribed. 50. 4.5K views 8 years ago. During World War II, young woman tries to hitch a ride with the Hollywood Caravan so she can see her injured brother. Features Bob...
