On friday th october 1944, the crew of b17 stage door canteen and officers of ridgewell airbase, essex, were formal guests of the stage door canteen on picadilly circus in london, for a dinner and stage show. Stage door canteen 1943 more interesting as a time capsule than an example of great filmmaking, stage door canteen 1943 provides a fascinating glimpse of the attitudes, fashions and general mood of the country during world war ii. A free nightclub to servicemen and allied service personnel, the military got free entrance to see the stars, free food, and hostesses to dance with and. The canteen was established so that our boys on leave in tinseltown could have a good time with good food and good dancing and, as a bonus. 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. The tale takes place at the first canteen in manhattan and chronicles the romance between three lovely canteen. Stage door canteen is a fun little film to watch, especially if you remember who xavier cugat and paul muni were way back when. A war time romance bloomes in wwii between canteen hostess eileen and visiting soldier dakota at new yorks famous stage door canteen. The stage door canteen reopens summary illustration shows dance floor crowded with soldiers and sailors dancing, includes selfportrait of hirschfeld as a sailor seen from behind on right. With a little friendly help from john garfield, slim gets to kiss joan leslie, whom he has been dreaming about while in the pacific. The film was written and directed by delmer daves and received three oscar nominations. On its opening night entertainers included a comedian, a ballet dancer, and actors gertrude lawrence, tallulah bankhead, and walter pidgeon. Dakota, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during. Lon mccallister in stage door canteen 1943 william terry and cheryl walker in stage.
At a bustling social club established for the comfort of servicemen, he meets professional eye candy eileen burke cheryl walker, an employee prohibited from having relationships with active troops. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii film with some musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely unkn. They enlisted, entertained or danced with soldiers at the stage door canteen. Stage door canteen 1943 amid cameos by celebrated musicians and film stars, soldier dakota smith william terry travels to new york city in advance of his service during world war ii. This delightfully sentimental movie set itself apart from the many other world war ii films of the day made to boost american morale. The stage door favourite of the forces during wwii closes its doors with a last show. Both can usually be found in full on youtube and the like for anyone whos interested.
The price of admission was food supplies for the kitchen, and more than half a ton of sugar was collected. Good shots of liberated prisoners of war leaving the camp. It documents via a fictional tale the reallife story of new york citys stage door canteen, an east coast version ofthe equallyfamed hollywood canteen, where soldiers on their way to battle during wwii were entertained by stage and screen stars of the era. Some modern prints have been trimmed to 93 minutes. Note the extremely rare armband the photographer is wearing sdc press. Use war and conflict number 904 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image. There are a few missing frames, but otherwise the print quality is good.
Stage door cartoon is a 1944 merrie melodies cartoon directed by friz freleng. The east coast counterpart was the stage door canteen, also celebrated in a 1943 film. The stage door canteen was a real place located in new york that fed and entertained soldiers before being sent overseas to fight in world war ii. He would later claim to have traveled to south america in 1940 and won the all around champion cowboy of south america in 1941 and 1942.
Jul 01, 2018 stage door canteen was produced by sol lesser for united artists and designed as a huge benefit show, with eightysix and a half percent of the profits going to the american theatre wing to establish additional canteens across the u. Hollywood canteen movie trailer and videos tv guide. This musical is best known for featuring over 60 of hollywoods brightest stars as it tells the story of the stage door canteens, outfits designed to give furloughed. What are you doin the rest of your life by ted koehler and burton lane sung and danced by jack carson and jane wyman with jimmy dorsey and his orchestra. Hollywood canteen is a 1944 american musical romantic comedy film starring joan leslie, robert hutton, and dane clark and distributed by warner bros. Skip to main content of wwii the national wwii museum. That song was featured in the armyproduced stage show and film this is the army 1943, which we discussed here. The film this is the army 1943 and the broadway play from which it was adapted include a scene set at the stage door canteen. Stage door canteen 1943 frank borzage cast and crew. The dvd of stage door canteen is struck from the original 35mm nitrate camera negative. Mary spencerchurchill, youngest daughter of british prime minister winston churchill christens an american boeing b17 flying fortress bomber stage door canteen, 24th april 1944.
The stage door canteen was established by the american theatre wing and the uso during world war ii to entertain soldiers free of charge. The visual quality, despite some minor print damage and. The film was written and directed by delmer daves, and is notable for featuring many stars appearing as themselves in cameo roles. New york city this is the biggest thrill of my life, is the way gloria knight expressed her feeling about being chosen queen of the press photographers ball today. Find movie and film cast and crew information for stage door canteen 1943 frank borzage on allmovie. The canteen was established so that our boys on leave in tinseltown could have a good time with good food and good dancing and, as a bonus, rub shoulders with their. Stage door canteen commonwealth release, sol lesser, 1943. Bing crosby, stage, screen and radio star, sings to allied troops at the opening of the london stage door canteen in piccadilly, london, england general notes. The sailor waving the signal flags as his ship left new york harbor that day in 1942 followed his intriguing opening line with the address of a brandnew club for gis. Distributed by united artists, stage door canteen was released june 24, 1943, with a run time of 2 minutes. Watch stage door canteen online stream full movie directv.
They were examples of the entertainment industry supporting the war effort, and they also allowed the entertainment industry to show that it was supporting the war effort. And lon mccallister, who will be remembered for his pleasant role in stage door canteen, is shyly agreeable as the youngster who restores mr. Daves showier sensibilities with a film under his complete control. Hollywood canteen film wikipedia republished wiki 2. The bombshell from brooklyn performed by xavier cugat and his orchestra. A rookie and his rhythm performed by kay kyser and his band. With cheryl walker, william terry, judith anderson, kenny baker. The girl i love to leave behind by richard rodgers, lorenz hart, performed by ray bolger. Sifting through the photographs of the philadelphia stage door canteen, an entertainment center for members of the armed forces during world war ii, one can almost forget there was a war going on. Two soldiers on leave spend three nights at the hollywood. Their story provides the backdrop for showing the greatest film, stage, comedy, and musical actors of the day performing multiple plays, acts, and musical numbers, or serving drinks and food to u. Im loath to choose a favorite between the two, but i think stage door has a more interesting storyline connecting the performances.
Plot elmer fudd attempts to catch bugs bunny with a carrot on a fish hook, but bugs attaches the hook to elmers pants and reels elmer in. Eileen and visiting soldier dakota at new yorks famous stage door canteen. Though the outside world dealt with destruction and fear, there was a small haven in the basement of the academy of music building where men could. Set in the famous stage door canteen in new york city which provided entertainment and social activities for servicemen prior to their embarkation for points. Documentary film about events of 1943 1944, mainly bombing missions over europe. Be sure that you get the 2minute version of the film and not the shorter 93minute version that cuts out a lot of the performances. The film was made by rko pathe studios, using a replica of the new york venue on the studios culver city, california, site. Good times roll at the philadelphia stage door canteen. Director daves had a smash with stage door canteen and followed it quickly with this film, one of those patriotic displays of selfcongratulation wwii hollywood was so good at. Stage door canteen manufactured on demand on tcm shop. Two soldiers on sick leave spend three nights at the hollywood canteen before going back to active duty.
The victory belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at the national wwii museum and across the globe. Stage door canteen, dvd, manufactured on demand, musicals theatrical, 644827196623. The victory belles the national wwii museum new orleans. Stage door canteen comes up with a wartime romance to showcase the talented stars who served food to the troops and provided entertainment at the stage door canteen. So lets round things off and call stage door canteen a 4star sentimental journey. This film follows three soldiers as they visit the popular stage door canteen. Hollywood canteen 1944 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii film with some musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely. The cameo performances range from just okay to outstanding, earning an average rating of 3 stars. The film was not the only one of its kind, however, and warner brothers produced two similar features this is the army 1943 and hollywood canteen 1944 with all proceeds going to army relief. Amid cameos by celebrated musicians and film stars, soldier dakota smith william terry travels to new york city in advance of his service during world war ii. It was the stage door canteen in the broadway theater district. The stage door canteen was such a phenomenon it spawned a radio series, and a popular song, i left my heart at the stage door canteen.
Dakota meets a pretty young hostess, eileen burke cheryl walker, and. Stage door canteen 1943 and hollywood canteen 1944 stage door canteen 1943 and hollywood canteen 1944 served a dual purpose. With bette davis, john garfield, the andrews sisters, jack benny. I love this movie, along with its east coast cousin stage door canteen 1943. Audiences at the new stage door canteen will be transported back to the home front, a time when music and entertainment boosted the nations morale. Taken at the stage door canteen of new york, september, 1944. American theatre wing stage door canteen soldiers museum. The mood is set with sleek, hardwood floors, dramatic lighting and oversized, heartwarming black and white photos of iconic wwii entertainers, such as rita hayworth and clark gable. She was selected from a group of 14 volunteer stage door canteen hostesses. Stage door canteen the film detective restored version. Stage door canteen was produced by sol lesser for united artists and designed as a huge benefit show, with eightysix and a half percent of the profits going to the american theatre wing to establish additional canteens across the u. Hollywood canteen 1944 official trailer bette davis, john garfield movie hd duration. The first stage door canteen opened in new york on 2 march 1942, in the basement of the 44th street theater. Outstanding romantic musical comedy will numerous stars of stage, screen and radio.
Set in the famous stage door canteen in new york city which provided entertainment and social activities for. Musical numbers hollywood canteen sung by the andrews sisters behind titles. Like the film hollywood canteen an incredible number of major entertainers were packed into a two hour special to boost morale. Movie stars volunteered to wait tables and do dishes, and theyd all mingle with the gis, maybe offering a dance or two. In 1943, he made his film debut under the name of michael harrison in stage door canteen. He then earned a bit part in janie 1944, before auditioning for republic pictures, earning a contract there. Movie, broadway and radio stars often stopped by to entertain the troops.
Paramount served up star spangled rhythm 1942 and here come the waves 1944. The stage door canteen was in new york and sponsored by the american theater wing. Stage door canteen 1943 and hollywood canteen 1944. Hollywood canteen approved 2h 4min comedy, musical, romance 31 december 1944 usa two soldiers on sick leave spend three nights at the hollywood canteen before going back to active duty. Film screening and murder mystery party the national wwii. Elmer fudd attempts to catch bugs bunny with a carrot on a fish hook, but bugs attaches the hook to elmers pants and reels elmer in. A complete guide to the forgotten films of established stars. By the way, both canteens were real places servicemen could go and eat, be entertained and even meet some famous performers. Documentary film about events of 19431944, mainly bombing missions over europe. The victory belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at the. Hollywood canteen 1944 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
Stage door canteen this is a manufactured on demand disc that was created using a dvdr disc. Dakota smith william terry, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and movies appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The stage door canteen tennessee research and creative. The stage door canteen reopens library of congress. The original stage door canteen inspired a cbs radio series 194245 and a 1943 film.
These classic movie stars found themselves cast in new roles after the japanese bombed pearl harbor. Their story provides the backdrop for showing the greatest film, stage, comedy. Stage door canteen is set in the famous broadway canteen established by the american theatre wing in march 1942. Audience of service personnel watch performers on stage at armed forces piccadilly night club. Today, the war continues to capture our imaginations with stars like tom hanks and brad pitt in. The cartoons title is a parody of the 1943 musical film stage door canteen. Dakota, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. Sleep, baby, sleep in your jeep performed by guy lombardo. The west coasts answer to broadways stage door canteen, the hollywood canteen was created as a gi moralebooster by film stars bette davis and john garfield. She caused mass hysteria one night when she arrived straight from the set of the fantasy film kismet covered in gold. Telecharger hollywood canteen film complet en francais vf hd 1944.
Stage door cartoon wikimili, the free encyclopedia. This delightfully sentimental movie set itself apart from the many other world war ii films of the day, made to boost american morale. As noted above, the canteen was a real place, a west coast answer to new yorks stage door canteen, founded by bette davis and john garfield as a means of giving back to the military. The original stage door canteen the national wwii museum.
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