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Old Hollywood Haunts: The Hollywood Canteen, 1942 - 1945
Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on Aug 12, 2021
Clockwise from top: Bette Davis and John Garfield; Rita Hayworth; Hedy Lamarr and Bob Hope; GIs at the Canteen A Very Special "Old Hollywood Haunt"In her 1987 memoir, This 'n That, Bette Davis remembered a day not long after World War II began when fellow Warner Bros. star John Garfield sat dow read more
Hollywood Canteen (1944)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 19, 2018
This propaganda extravaganza showcases Hollywood in all its glory from the Brown Derby to the Hollywoodland sign and of course the pride and joy of wartime morale-boosting, the Hollywood Canteen. It’s a bit of a faux reality, Hollywood’s rendition of what real life might actually be li read more
Thanksgiving at the Hollywood Canteen
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Nov 23, 2017
During World War II, communities pulled together to help out servicemen, and Hollywood was no exception. The Hollywood Canteen, located at 1451 Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood, CA, was a USO nightclub exclusively for enlisted men (no officers) and admission was only their uniform. Claude Rains and read more
Bette Davis and the Hollywood Canteen
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Mar 24, 2017
Today, I'm writing about Bette Davis' role in co-founding and running the famous Hollywood Canteen. The photo above shows her serving coffee and doughnuts to World War II servicemen.
This article is part of The Second Annual Bette Davis Blogathon hosted by In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywoo read more
Memorial Day Musical Monday: Hollywood Canteen (1944)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on May 30, 2016
Musical:
“Hollywood Canteen” (1944) –Musical #139 Studio:
Warner Brothers Director:
Delmar Davies Starring:
Joan Leslie, Robert Hutton, Dane Clark
Cameos:
Bette Davis, John Garfield ,The Andrews Sisters, Jack Benny, Joe E. Brown, Eddie Cantor, Kitty Carlisle, Jack Carson, Joan Cr read more
Hollywood Canteen (1944)
Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Nov 15, 2014
Hollywood Canteen
Directed by Delmer Daves
Written by Delmer Daves
1944/USA
Warner Bros.
First viewing/Homefront Collection DVD Sydney Greenstreet: He didn’t trust us, Peter. Peter Lorre: No… and we are such gentle people! Another wartime variety musical brought to us by the same folk read more
The Hollywood Canteen
Backlots Posted by Lara on May 26, 2014
Servicemen gather outside the Hollywood Canteen at 1451 Cahuenga blvd. in Hollywood. Happy Memorial Day, readers! I hope that everyone is having a memorable day today, whether it is to fire up a barbecue with loved ones, to hear memories from a member of your family who has served in the military, read more
Musical Monday VETERAN’S DAY DOUBLE FEATURE: “Stage Door Canteen” (1943) and “Hollywood Canteen” (1944)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Nov 11, 2013
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Comet Over Holl read more
Honoring THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 3, 2013
A former livery stable and nightclub located at 1451 Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood, California opened its doors as The Hollywood Canteen on October 3, 1944. Reportedly the brainchild of actor, John Garfield, who felt there was a need to establish a place where servicemen who visited Hollywood on read more
Classic Films in Focus: HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN (1944)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 5, 2013
There really was a Hollywood Canteen during World War II; it was the brainchild of stars John Garfield and Bette Davis and the hottest spot in town for servicemen of all sorts throughout the war years. For the rest of their lives veterans would remember their evenings in that magical place, where th read more
Classic Films in Focus: HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN (1944)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 5, 2013
There really was a Hollywood Canteen during World War II; it was the brainchild of stars John Garfield and Bette Davis and the hottest spot in town for servicemen of all sorts throughout the war years. For the rest of their lives veterans would remember their evenings in that magical place, where th read more
Classic Films in Focus: HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN (1944)
Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Aug 5, 2013
There really was a Hollywood Canteen during World War II; it was the brainchild of stars John Garfield and Bette Davis and the hottest spot in town for servicemen of all sorts throughout the war years. For the rest of their lives veterans would remember their evenings in that magical place, where th read more