Hollywood Canteen (1944)
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- 2h 4min
- Comedy, Music
- 31 Dec 1944 (USA)
- Movie
Two soldiers on leave spend three nights at a club offering free of charge food, dancing, and entertainment for servicemen on their way overseas. Club founders Bette Davis and John Garfield give talks on the history of the place.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 3 Oscars.
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| The Andrews Sisters | ... |
The Andrews Sisters
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| Jack Benny | ... |
Jack Benny
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| Joe E. Brown | ... |
Joe E. Brown
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| Eddie Cantor | ... |
Eddie Cantor
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| Kitty Carlisle | ... |
Kitty Carlisle
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| Jack Carson | ... |
Jack Carson
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| Dane Clark | ... |
Sgt. Nowland
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| Joan Crawford | ... |
Joan Crawford
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| Helmut Dantine | ... |
Helmut Dantine
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| Bette Davis | ... |
Bette Davis
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| Faye Emerson | ... |
Faye Emerson
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| Victor Francen | ... |
Victor Francen
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| John Garfield | ... |
John Garfield
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| Sydney Greenstreet | ... |
Sydney Greenstreet
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| Alan Hale | ... |
Alan Hale
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| Paul Henreid | ... |
Paul Henreid
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| Robert Hutton | ... |
Cpl. Slim Green
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| Andrea King | ... |
Andrea King
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| Joan Leslie | ... |
Joan Leslie
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| Peter Lorre | ... |
Peter Lorre
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| Ida Lupino | ... |
Ida Lupino
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| Irene Manning | ... |
Irene Manning
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| Nora Lou Martin | ... |
Nora Martin
(as Nora Martin)
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| Joan McCracken | ... |
Joan McCracken
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| Dolores Moran | ... |
Dolores Moran
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| Dennis Morgan | ... |
Dennis Morgan
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| Janis Paige | ... |
Studio Guide
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| Eleanor Parker | ... |
Eleanor Parker
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| William Prince | ... |
William Prince
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| Joyce Reynolds | ... |
Joyce Reynolds
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| John Ridgely | ... |
John Ridgely
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| Roy Rogers | ... |
Roy Rogers
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| Trigger | ... |
Trigger
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| S.Z. Sakall | ... |
S.Z. Sakall
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| Zachary Scott | ... |
Zachary Scott
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| Alexis Smith | ... |
Alexis Smith
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| Barbara Stanwyck | ... |
Barbara Stanwyck
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| Craig Stevens | ... |
Craig Stevens
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| Joseph Szigeti | ... |
Joseph Szigeti
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| Donald Woods | ... |
Donald Woods
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| Jane Wyman | ... |
Jane Wyman
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Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra | ... |
Jimmy Dorsey and His Band
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Carmen Cavallaro and His Orchestra | ... |
Carmen Cavallaro and Orchestra
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The Golden Gate Quartette
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Rosario | ... |
Rosario
(as Rosario & Antonio)
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| Antonio El Bailarín | ... |
Antonio
(as Rosario & Antonio)
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| Sons of the Pioneers | ... |
Sons of the Pioneers
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Bill Alcorn | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Betty Alexander | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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| Laverne Andrews | ... |
Laverne Andrews (uncredited)
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| Maxene Andrews | ... |
Maxene Andrews (uncredited)
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| Patty Andrews | ... |
Patty Andrews (uncredited)
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Walter Bacon | ... |
Canteen Patron (uncredited)
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| Lynn Baggett | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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Marvin Bailey | ... |
Vocal Group Member (uncredited)
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| Diana Barrymore | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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Harry Baum | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Julie Bishop | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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| Eumenio Blanco | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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John Breen | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Betty Brodel | ... |
Betty Brodel (uncredited)
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Paul Brooks | ... |
Busboy (uncredited)
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| Barbara Brown | ... |
Mrs. Brodel (uncredited)
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Betty Bryson | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Dwight Butcher | ... |
Soldier Getting Married (uncredited)
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| Carmen Cavallaro | ... |
Carmen Cavallaro (uncredited)
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Jack Coffey | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| John Dehner | ... |
Norwegian Sailor (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Dorsey | ... |
Jimmy Dorsey (uncredited)
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| Ralph Dunn | ... |
Studio Gate Guard (uncredited)
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Dick Earle | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Richard Erdman | ... |
Soldier on Deck (uncredited)
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Harry Evans | ... |
Canteen Patron (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Hostess (uncredited)
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| George Ford | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Rudolf Friml Jr. | ... |
Performer (uncredited)
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Ben Frommer | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Ceferino García | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Hayes Gordon | ... |
Serviceman (uncredited)
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| Mary Gordon | ... |
Hostess (uncredited)
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| Angela Greene | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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| Jonathan Hale | ... |
Mr. Brodel (uncredited)
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Lars Hensen | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Shep Houghton | ... |
Doorman (uncredited)
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Willie Johnson | ... |
Member, The Golden Gate Quartette (uncredited)
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Harry Kaufman | ... |
Pianist with Szigeti (uncredited)
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| Bill Kennedy | ... |
Busboy (uncredited)
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Paul King | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Ethelreda Leopold | ... |
Hostess (uncredited)
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| Dorothy Malone | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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| Eddie Marr | ... |
Dance Director (uncredited)
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| Charles Marsh | ... |
Diner without Spoon (uncredited)
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Jack Mattis | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Matt Mattox | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Mack McLean | ... |
Vocal Group Member (uncredited)
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Chef Milani | ... |
Chef Milani (uncredited)
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| Johnny Mitchell | ... |
Busboy (uncredited)
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| Jack Mower | ... |
Juice-Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
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| Bob Nolan | ... |
Bob Nolan (uncredited)
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Marianne O'Brien | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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Henry Owens | ... |
Member, The Golden Gate Quartette (uncredited)
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Flower Parry | ... |
Hollywood Canteen patron (uncredited)
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| Virginia Patton | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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LeRoy Prinz | ... |
LeRoy Prinz (uncredited)
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Paul Ravel | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Clyde Riddick | ... |
Member, The Golden Gate Quartette (uncredited)
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Larry Rio | ... |
Salior Kissed by Cantor (uncredited)
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| Alex Romero | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Clark Ross | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Bill Seckler | ... |
Vocal Group Member (uncredited)
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| Robert Shayne | ... |
Busboy (uncredited)
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John Sheridan | ... |
Busboy (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Edward C. Short | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Owen Song | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Freddie Steele | ... |
South American Sailor (uncredited)
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Anne G. Sterling | ... |
Attractive Woman (uncredited)
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Ruth Sterling | ... |
Attractive Woman (uncredited)
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| Norman Stevans | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Mark Stevens | ... |
Soldier on Deck (uncredited)
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| Charles Sullivan | ... |
Car Delivery Man (uncredited)
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| Ray Teal | ... |
Army Captain (uncredited)
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| William Terry | ... |
Marine #999,999 in Line (uncredited)
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| Colleen Townsend | ... |
Junior Hostess (uncredited)
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| George Turner | ... |
Tough Marine (uncredited)
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Willard Van Simmons | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Theodore von Eltz | ... |
Canteen Director (uncredited)
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Chalky Williams | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Orlandus Wilson | ... |
Member, The Golden Gate Quartette (uncredited)
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Jack Wise | ... |
Busboy (uncredited)
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Alfred Ybarra | ... |
Set Designer at Desk (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Delmer Daves | ||
Written by
| Delmer Daves | ... | (original screen play) |
Produced by
| Alex Gottlieb | ... | producer |
| Jack L. Warner | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Bert Glennon | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Christian Nyby | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Leo K. Kuter | ... | (as Leo Kuter) |
Set Decoration by
| Casey Roberts | ... | (set decorations) |
Makeup Department
| Perc Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
| Helene King | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Frank McCoy | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Chuck Hansen | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Arthur Lueker | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Fred Sheld | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| John More | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Charles David Forrest | ... | sound |
| Oliver S. Garretson | ... | sound |
| Gerald W. Alexander | ... | effects mixer (uncredited) / re-recordist (uncredited) |
| Robert G. Wayne | ... | effects mixer (uncredited) / re-recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Paul Detlefsen | ... | matte paintings (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Benny Cohan | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Joe Cramer | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
| Mack Elliott | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Frank Flanagan | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| George Gordon Nogle | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Milo Anderson | ... | wardrobe |
| Martha Bunch | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Leon Roberts | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Leo F. Forbstein | ... | musical director |
| Ray Heindorf | ... | music adaptor |
| LeRoy Prinz | ... | musical numbers created and directed by |
| Fletcher Henderson | ... | arranger (uncredited) |
| Heinz Roemheld | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Florence O'Neill | ... | script clerk (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Muriel Allen | ... | research assistant (uncredited) |
| Herman Lissauer | ... | research director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. (presents) (A Warner Bros.-First National Picture)
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1944) (United States) (theatrical) (as Warner Bros. Pictures Inc.)
- Warner Bros. (1945) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. First National Films (1945) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1945) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1947) (Norway) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Motion Picture Producers and Distributors Association of America (approved: certificate no. 9819)
- RCA (sound system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Two soldiers on sick leave spend three nights at the Hollywood Canteen before going back to active duty. With a little friendly help from John Garfield, Slim gets to kiss Joan Leslie, whom he has been dreaming about while in the Pacific. He meets her later at the Farmer's Market. On the third night, Slim is the millionth man into the Canteen, earning him a date with Joan. Slim thinks he's been duped when she doesn't show up at his train. Slim's buddy Sergant dances with Joan Crawford. Canteen President Bette Davis praises the canteen and the war effort. Virtually everyone Warners could spare entertains.
Written by Ed Stephan |
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| Taglines | 62 Stars in Warners' Biggest Ever! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Originally conceived by Warner Bros. as a multi-studio (like the Hollywood Canteen) WWII effort with rival studios (Fox, Paramount, MGM, etc.) contributing cameo appearances by its stars. But when other studios balked at having performers appear (even though profits were reportedly earmarked for the war effort), Warner turned it into a single-studio affair. See more » |
| Goofs | When "Slim" is sightseeing in Hollywood at the beginning of the film his infantry division patch (40th Div) is shown on his left shoulder. However, in one scene (right after the swimming pool), the patch is displayed on his right shoulder. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into California at War (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Don't Fence Me In See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits are displayed rising up over "Hollywood Canteen" sign. See more » |
| Quotes |
Jack Carson:
Don't get your hopes up, he's been Leslie-ized. Jane Wyman: Oh will you stop, I've been Reagan-ized. See more » |