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Hollywood Canteen (1944)

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Release Date: Dec 15, 1944 Wide

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The West Coast's answer to Broadway's Stage Door Canteen, the Hollywood Canteen was created as a GI morale-booster by film stars Bette Davis and John Garfield. 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 favorite movie personalities, who functioned as waiters, chefs, busboys and dancing partners. Since the 1944 all-star flick Hollywood Canteen was produced by Warner Bros.,

Unrated, 2 hr. 4 min.

Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Delmer Daves

Written By: Delmer Daves

In Theaters: Dec 15, 1944 Wide

On DVD: Nov 11, 2008

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The countless musical performances and celebrity cameos keep everything moving wonderfully, but it's the underlying tale that leaves us smiling wide.

December 4, 2008 Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com

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meaningless as storytelling but a great chance to see almost every star on the warners lot in the 40's.

March 9, 2008

jay nixon

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This has truly a once in a lifetime cast, and it is well worth seeing just for the absolutely incredible star appearances. It is very entertaining, light and breezy with countless memorable scenes. Great musical numbers, fun skits and amusing scenes throughout. Among the stars appearing: Bette Davis, John Garfield,

June 18, 2009

James Higgins

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