Good shots of liberated prisoners of war leaving the camp. The canteen measured 40 by 80 feet and could accommodate 500 people at a time. A hollywood movie stage door canteen was released march 1944. Red skelton told the jokes and bing crosby crooned. A special tribute and salute to the greatest generation and the music of their era. Taken at the stage door canteen of new york, september, 1944.
In addition to the featured music, the story of the stage door canteens is woven between the songs. The sensational cast includes katherine hepburn, helen hayes, gracie fields, edgar bergen and charlie mccarthy, harpo marx, gypsy rose lee, ethel merman, and the. So lets round things off and call stage door canteen a 4star sentimental journey. 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. By the way, both canteens were real places servicemen could go and eat, be entertained and even meet some famous performers. 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. 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 stage door canteen was an entertainment venue for american and allied servicemen that operated in the broadway theatre district of new york city throughout world war ii with actress nedda harrigan leading the effort, the canteen opened march 2, 1942, by the american theatre wing, and operated seven nights a week in the previously unoccupied little club under the 44th street theatre at. On march 2, 1942 the new york stage door canteen opened its doors in the basement of the 44thstreet theater. She was selected from a group of 14 volunteer stage door canteen hostesses. The billboard, apr1946, page 147 the billboard, may181946, page 154 the billboard, jun81946, page 153 arcade treasures, page 27. The stage door canteen was started and directed by the american theatre wing at the beginning of wwii.
Lillian yonally was one of the few women with a camera during her wasp service from may 1943 to december 1944. Il film, realizzato in tempo di guerra, celebra lopera della stage door canteen, locale creato a new york city come centro ricreativo per militari in permesso sia. The girl i love to leave behind 1943 music by richard rodgers lyrics by lorenz hart sung and danced by ray bolger uncredited reprised as dance music near the end. Print and download i left my heart at the stage door canteen sheet music from this is the army. Dakota meets a pretty young hostess, eileen burke cheryl walker, and. At its peak in 1944, the uso operated 3,035 clubs and other units both here and abroad. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Wwii stage door canteen party historical society of. Hd stage door canteen 1943 streaming vf vostfr a 20180830t00. On valentines day 1944, the original canteen welcomed its 2 millionth guest with the. New orleans february 12, 2015 the national wwii museums livetheater venue, the stage door canteen, regularly plays host to awardwinning shows celebrating the music of the world war ii era, but their newest offering will take audiences into the years following the war and celebrate one of country musics first crossover sensations. Mary churchill, daughter of the prime minister, speaks to the 381st bomb group at ridgewell, hallstead, uk during the christening ceremonies for b17g stage door canteen, 21 apr 1944. 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. Great britain, france, australia, and new zealand declared war against.
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 unknown, this patriotic all. With cheryl walker, william terry, judith anderson, kenny baker. In 1945, it was razed to add to the new york times building. Like the film hollywood canteen an incredible number of major entertainers were packed into a two hour special to boost morale.
Dakota meets a pretty young hostess, eileen burke cheryl walker, and they. Antique photos old photos vintage photos moving photos the stage door ww2 posters military women historical. The film was written and directed by delmer daves and received three oscar nominations. Morale service and the stage door canteen in world war ii.
Bing crosby, stage, screen and radio star, sings to allied troops at the opening of the london stage door canteen in piccadilly, london, england. I left my heart at the stage door canteen from this is. It was the stage door canteen in the broadway theater district. The upcoming event will commemorate the 74th anniversary of the commissioning of uss lexington cv16. Bette davis, 1987 after learning of the success of new yorks stage door canteen, bette davis 19081989, along with fellow hollywood star john garfield 191952, established the hollywood canteen, where during world war ii some 2,500 servicemen danced nightly with stars and volunteer hostesses. The place was the stage door canteen and the guests were the steady stream of gis headed off to war. In this boymeetscanteengirl story set in a stage door canteen in manhattan, three enlisted men on a oneday pass in new york fall in love with three young hostesses at the canteen. The film features many celebrity cameo appearances but primarily relates a simple drama set in the famed new york city restaurant.
Other studios put out such as thank your lucky stars, stage door canteen, this is the army and star spangled rhythm. The stage door canteen was in new york and sponsored by the american theater wing. There are a few missing frames, but otherwise the print quality is good. 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.
Hd stage door canteen 1943 streaming vf vostfr film. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii film with some musical numbers and. Hd stock footage wwii hollywood canteen celebrities 1944 screen. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in f major transposable. An exsoldier wounded in france during world war i, and. Stage door canteen is available for free download at the internet archive. The stage door canteen world war two, women in history.
Enjoy evening and matinee performances by headliner acts, signature musical productions, big bands, dancing, the victory belles vocal trio, and more, plus preshow dinner, brunch, or lunch. Left to right junior hostesses elaine kent and helen tsang, french sailor. 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 unknown cast. The original stage door canteen the national wwii museum. Much of the music was used as the soundtracks of the stage door canteen 1943 and the hollywood canteen 1944 movies. B17 flying fortress photographs world war ii database. This b17f fortress, converted to an armed supply aircraft, had a wheel collapse during an emergency landing at tadji field, new guinea and slid into the.
A collection of public domain world war ii books, radio broadcasts, vdiscs, films, and other ephemera. Friday, february 17, 2017 get your tickets before this event sells out. Marlene dietrich and lauren bacall danced the night away. Bbs stage door canteen presents a wonderful weekly series of unique entertainment, showcasing the songs, style, stars, and spirit of this incomparable era. A rooftop theatre and basement cafe each had some success, with the latter well known as the stage door canteen during the 1940s. Top grossers of the season, variety, january 5, 1944 p.
On friday th october 1944, the crew of b17 stage door canteen and. The movie is far more interesting as a look at the workings of the stage door canteen that operated seven nights a week under the 44th street theatre in the broadway theater district. Bette davis and john garfield open the hollywood canteen. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii propaganda film with some musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely unknown cast. 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. Stage door canteen, dvd, manufactured on demand, musicals theatrical, 644827196623. Stage door canteen is set in the famous broadway canteen established by the american theatre wing in march 1942. The price of admission was food supplies for the kitchen, and more than half a ton of sugar was collected. 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 chat with and maybe even more, as both films suggest. Audience of service personnel watch performers on stage at armed forces piccadilly night club. The stage door canteen was an entertainment venue for american and allied servicemen that operated in the broadway theatre district of new york city. Founded by the american theatre wing, the organization that hosts broadways tony awards, stage door canteen was open nightly from 6 p.
Its purpose was to provide a safe, alcohol free place where soldiers, marines, sailors and merchant seamen who had their own specific canteen could come, relax, visit with andor dance with young wholesome women. Always patsy cline comes to the stage door canteen at. The film was produced by sol lessers principal artists productions and directed by frank borzage. An 1940sthemed entertainment venue, located in the national wwii museum in new orleans. Stage door canteen manufactured on demand on tcm shop. 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. American theatre wing stage door canteen soldiers museum. The cameo performances range from just okay to outstanding, earning an average rating of 3 stars. Many were leaving home for the first time and the canteens offered a welcome opportunity to forget, if only for a night, their fears and anxieties.
Admission was free to all servicemen, but a ticketed shift system. Ms of foreign secretary sir anthony eden on stage of club for. 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. Note the extremely rare armband the photographer is wearing sdc press. The stage door canteen dance is an authentic recreation of the wartime service. Hollywood canteen 1944 bette davis john garfield jack benny. Hollywood canteen 1944 ranges more widely, with scenes set on the. On the town dancing at new yorks stage door canteen. Katharine cornell as herself is handing out fruit and shakespeare to servicemen in one of the more touching star cameos from stage door canteen, 1943 view. Get in the spirit with a performance from the renowned philadelphia gay mens chorus, then enjoy our collection of photos from the stage door canteen, and. A young soldier on a pass in new york city finds entertainment and romance when he visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars appear and host servicemen during the war. The stage door canteen was started and directed by the american theatre wing. See more ideas about canteen, stage and classic movies.
Her color photographs offer a rare glimpse into the shortlived program and the female pilots. However, after two months of the opening production, the team decided to split for good, forcing the shuberts to rename their new theatre. Good times roll at the philadelphia stage door canteen. The stage door favourite of the forces during wwii closes its doors with a last show. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.