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The film's setting is the Hollywood Canteen, a free entertainment club open to servicemen. The Canteen was created as a GI morale booster by movie stars [[Bette Davis]] and John Garfield during World War II. Many of those cameoing in the film had previously volunteered to work there or provide entertainment. They include The Andrews Sisters, Jack Benny, Joe E. Brown, Eddie Cantor, Kitty Carlisle, Jack Carson, Joan Crawford, Faye Emerson, Sydney Greenstreet, Alan Hale Sr., Paul Henreid, Joan Leslie, Peter Lorre, Ida Lupino, Dorothy Malone, Dennis Morgan, Janis Paige, Eleanor Parker, Roy Rogers (with Trigger), S.Z. Sakall, Zachary Scott, Alexis Smith, Barbara Stanwyck, Jane Wyman, and Jimmy Dorsey. | The film's setting is the Hollywood Canteen, a free entertainment club open to servicemen. The Canteen was created as a GI morale booster by movie stars [[Bette Davis]] and John Garfield during World War II. Many of those cameoing in the film had previously volunteered to work there or provide entertainment. They include The Andrews Sisters, Jack Benny, Joe E. Brown, Eddie Cantor, Kitty Carlisle, Jack Carson, Joan Crawford, Faye Emerson, Sydney Greenstreet, Alan Hale Sr., Paul Henreid, Joan Leslie, Peter Lorre, Ida Lupino, Dorothy Malone, Dennis Morgan, Janis Paige, Eleanor Parker, [[Roy Rogers]] (with Trigger), S.Z. Sakall, Zachary Scott, Alexis Smith, Barbara Stanwyck, Jane Wyman, and Jimmy Dorsey. | ||
The Golden Gate Quartet, an all-black quartet, make a unique appearance. They had appeared at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third inauguration—"firsts" for black performers—as well as in period movies. | The Golden Gate Quartet, an all-black quartet, make a unique appearance. They had appeared at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third inauguration—"firsts" for black performers—as well as in period movies. | ||
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"We're Having a Baby" by Vernon Duke and Harold Adamson – sung by Eddie Cantor and Nora Martin with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. | "We're Having a Baby" by Vernon Duke and Harold Adamson – sung by Eddie Cantor and Nora Martin with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. | ||
"Tumblin' Tumbleweeds" – sung by the Sons of the Pioneers. | "Tumblin' Tumbleweeds" – sung by the Sons of the Pioneers. | ||
"Don't Fence Me In" by Cole Porter – sung by Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers. | "Don't Fence Me In" by Cole Porter – sung by [[Roy Rogers]] with the Sons of the Pioneers. | ||
"Gettin' Corns For My Country" – sung by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. | "Gettin' Corns For My Country" – sung by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. | ||
"Don't Fence Me In" (reprise) – sung by Roy Rogers and later by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. | "Don't Fence Me In" (reprise) – sung by [[Roy Rogers]] and later by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. | ||
"You Can Always Tell a Yank" by Yip Harburg and Burton Lane – sung by Dennis Morgan and Chorus with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, then sung by Joe E. Brown with Chorus. | "You Can Always Tell a Yank" by Yip Harburg and Burton Lane – sung by Dennis Morgan and Chorus with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, then sung by Joe E. Brown with Chorus. | ||
"Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart" – sung by Joan Leslie (dubbed by Sally Sweetland) and Chorus. | "Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart" – sung by Joan Leslie (dubbed by Sally Sweetland) and Chorus. | ||
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| Starring | Joan Leslie Robert Hutton Dane Clark | |
| Directed by | Delmer Daves | |
| Produced by | Alex Gottlieb | |
| Written by | Delmer Daves | |
| Editing by | Christian Nyby | |
| Studio | Warner Bros. | |
| Music by | Musical Director: Leo F. Forbstein Musical Adaptation: Ray Heindorf | |
| Cinematography | Bert Glennon | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. | |
| Released | Dec 15, 1944 New York City, premiere | |
| Runtime | 124 minutes | |
| Country | United States | |
| language | English | |
| Budget | $2,126,000 | |
| Gross | $4.2 million | |
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. and produced by Warner Bros. The film was written and directed by Delmer Daves and received three Oscar nominations.
Plot
Two soldiers on leave spend three nights at the Hollywood Canteen before returning to active duty in the South Pacific. Slim Green (Robert Hutton) is the millionth GI to enjoy the Canteen, and consequently wins a date with Joan Leslie. The other GI, Sergeant Nolan (Dane Clark) gets to dance with Joan Crawford. Canteen founders Bette Davis and John Garfield give talks on the history of the Canteen. The soldiers enjoy a variety of musical numbers performed by a host of Hollywood stars and also comedians, such as Jack Benny and his violin.
Cameo appearances
The film's setting is the Hollywood Canteen, a free entertainment club open to servicemen. The Canteen was created as a GI morale booster by movie stars Bette Davis and John Garfield during World War II. Many of those cameoing in the film had previously volunteered to work there or provide entertainment. They include The Andrews Sisters, Jack Benny, Joe E. Brown, Eddie Cantor, Kitty Carlisle, Jack Carson, Joan Crawford, Faye Emerson, Sydney Greenstreet, Alan Hale Sr., Paul Henreid, Joan Leslie, Peter Lorre, Ida Lupino, Dorothy Malone, Dennis Morgan, Janis Paige, Eleanor Parker, Roy Rogers (with Trigger), S.Z. Sakall, Zachary Scott, Alexis Smith, Barbara Stanwyck, Jane Wyman, and Jimmy Dorsey.
The Golden Gate Quartet, an all-black quartet, make a unique appearance. They had appeared at President Franklin D. Roosevelt's third inauguration—"firsts" for black performers—as well as in period movies.
Another cameo shows Joan McCracken straight from the musical Oklahoma! in a strong dance number reminiscent of her later dance in Good News.
The East Coast counterpart was the Stage Door Canteen, also celebrated in a 1943 film.
Musical numbers "Hollywood Canteen" – sung by the Andrews Sisters behind titles. "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. "The General Jumped at Dawn" by Jimmy Mundy[4] – sung by Golden Gate Quartet. "We're Having a Baby" by Vernon Duke and Harold Adamson – sung by Eddie Cantor and Nora Martin with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. "Tumblin' Tumbleweeds" – sung by the Sons of the Pioneers. "Don't Fence Me In" by Cole Porter – sung by Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers. "Gettin' Corns For My Country" – sung by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. "Don't Fence Me In" (reprise) – sung by Roy Rogers and later by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra. "You Can Always Tell a Yank" by Yip Harburg and Burton Lane – sung by Dennis Morgan and Chorus with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, then sung by Joe E. Brown with Chorus. "Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart" – sung by Joan Leslie (dubbed by Sally Sweetland) and Chorus. "Ballet in Jive" – danced by Joan McCracken and Chorus. "The Bee" by François Schubert – played by Joseph Szigeti. "The Souvenir" – played by Joseph Szigeti and Jack Benny. "Voodoo Moon" – played by Carmen Cavallaro and his Orchestra. "Dance" – danced by Antonio and Rosario. "Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart" (reprise) – sung by Kitty Carlisle.