Stage Door Canteen (1943)

Synopsis: During World War II, the American Theatre Wing ran New York's Stage Door Canteen for the benefit of soldiers on leave. It was frequented by many stars, some of whom graciously performed menial... During World War II, the American Theatre Wing ran New York's Stage Door Canteen for the benefit of soldiers on leave. It was frequented by many stars, some of whom graciously performed menial tasks, while others entertained the crowd. Dozens of those celebrities appear as themselves in this lavish musical about romances that blossom between canteen employees and soldiers. Tunes include "We Mustn't Say Goodbye", "Bombshell from Brooklyn", "The Lord's Prayer", "Ave Maria", and "Flight of the Bumble Bee". [More]

Starring: Lon McCallister, Katharine Hepburn, Cheryl Walker, William Terry

Starring: Lon McCallister, Katharine Hepburn, Cheryl Walker, William Terry, Helen Hayes, Edgar Bergen, Harpo Marx, Judith Anderson, Tallulah Bankhead, Ed Wynn, Ralph Bellamy, Ray Bolger, Ina Claire, Gracie Fields, Lynn Fontanne, Gypsy Rose Lee, Ethel Merman, Paul Muni, George Raft, Ethel Waters, Kenny Baker

Director: Frank Borzage

Director: Frank Borzage
Producer: Sol Lesser
Composer: Freddie Rich

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