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The Stage Door Canteen was an entertainment venue for American and Allied servicemen that operated in the Broadway theatre district of New York City throughout World War II. Founded by the American Theatre Wing (ATW) in 1942, the entertainers were largely unpaid; volunteering their talents as a way of supporting the morale of American troops ...
Stage Door Canteen is a 1943 American World War II film with musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely unknown cast.
By November 1945, Stage Door Canteens were operating in eight US cities and London and Paris. Together, they entertained and fed 11 million Allied servicemen.
Stage Door Canteen: Directed by Frank Borzage. With Judith Anderson, Kenny Baker, Tallulah Bankhead, Ralph Bellamy. A young soldier arrives in NYC and, before heading overseas to WWII, visits Stage Door Canteen, where famous actresses and entertainers volunteer to entertain soldiers.
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- Comedy, Romance, War
- Frank Borzage
- 1943-11-22
BB's Stage Door Canteen presents a wonderful series of unique entertainment, showcasing the songs, style, stars, and spirit of this incomparable era. Enjoy evening and matinee performances by headliner acts, signature musical productions, big bands, dancing, the Victory Belles vocal trio, and more!
Watch the 1943 Hollywood classic movie, Stage Door Canteen "Dakota" Smith (William Terry), a young soldier on a pass in New York City, visits the famed Stag...
- 131 min
- 5.3K
- Hollywood Classics
Every day, memories of World War II—its sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphs—disappear. Experience an immersive outdoor sound and light show or one of the memorable shows in the Museum's entertainment venue, BB's Stage Door Canteen.
