Dec 4, 20 bert lahr, oliver hardy, bing crosby, and james cagney. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Vanderbilt raise a din by beating pans at an aluminumcollection breakfast at the stork club in new york, july 23, 1941. Msn new zealand latest news, hotmail, outlook, photos. The hollywood victory caravan was a twoweek crosscountry railroad journey in 1942 that brought together two dozen film stars to raise money for the army and navy relief society. During a threeweek cross country rail tour, performers such as laurel and hardy, bing crosby, groucho marx, gary grant, desi arnaz and bob hope participated in performances and rallies that promoted the sale of war bonds. Extra information includes the mexico preshow and the san francisco postshow. Here the celebrations can be seen the following day, the official ve day, when a public holiday was declared. It is essentially a promotional film to encourage americans to by war bonds. Hollywood victory caravan complete 1945 short subject. The production, emceed by bob hope and cary grant, was considered by the new york times to be the most ambitious moneyraising project ever staged by the theatrical.
The hollywood victory caravan takes off in 1942, five months after pearl harbor, mchugh was a member of the hollywood victory caravan. Navy kokoda front line australian news and information bureau moscow strikes back. Entertainers bob hope and bing crosby help a young woman get to washington, d. Many of these videos are available for free download. It seems theres a hollywood victory caravan taking the stars to washington tomorrow for a big bond show. Ap photo for the first time in her long movie career, shirley temple gets kissed in grownup fashion by jerry shane, an exmarine from grand rapids, mich. At the request of the war activities committee a crew of 21 stars traveled across the us by train, performing in several cities over the course of three weeks to raise money for the army and navy relief fund.
Victory celebrations broke out spontaneously across the country when germany finally surrendered on may 7th 1945. Mar 29, 20 the hollywood victory caravan was a 3week railroad journey of 1942 that brought performers across the us to raise money for war bonds. Following up on the hollywood victory caravan, paramount pictures produced a short film in 1945 for the department of the treasury and the war finance committee based on the spring 1942 tour, in which many of the revue performances can be seen. Oct 29, 2015 during world war ii, young woman tries to hitch a ride with the hollywood caravan so she can see her injured brother. See more ideas about bad boys, film noir and hollywood. The illustrated book of the hollywood victory caravan is now available on amazon or order direct at a discount.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. He suggests she go to paramount pictures and talk to bing crosby, who is in charge of a victory war bonds show. The hollywood victory caravan had arrived in washington d. Fba items qualify for free shipping and amazon prime. Get the best deal for laurel and hardy movie dvds from the largest online selection at. Film victory parade 1945 1945 film document 4200 6. The hollywood victory caravan was a twoweek crosscountry railroad journey in 1942 that brought together two dozen film stars to raise money for the army. Our story follows a young woman as she tries to get to washington to visit her brother, whos in an army hospital there. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew moviefone.
Hollywood victory caravan 1942 live tour and 1945 film by william d. Humphrey was a successful american actor who started his acting career in 1921 with broadway shows and theatre. Stars at play 1941 show business at war 1943 road to victory 1944 the allstar bond rally 1945 hollywood victory caravan 1945 screen snapshots. Although she was in costume as a stripper for the 1940 movie dance girl, dance, desi thought she looked like a two dollar whore who had been badly beaten by her pimp. American film stars on tour with the hollywood victory. She persuades bing crosby to let her join his caravan. Japanese americans in the military intelligence service during world war ii the u. With robert benchley, humphrey bogart, carmen cavallaro, u. The short film hollywood victory caravan is available for free download at the internet archive more hollywood victory caravan at the internet movie database. C after pearl harbor the screen actors guild and the motion picture industrys trade guilds formed the hollywood victory committee. The 18 chapters are adequate to the job of delineating the plot, such as it is, but theres a lot more than the movie here to enjoy. These options are all featured in this diverse library.
Apr 21, 20 the film was intended to celebrate the 1942 hollywood victory caravan that traveled by train across the u. In turn, she barely noticed him when she stopped by his table in the studio commissary to. In 1945 she reunited with hope and crosby in hollywood victory caravan included as a. To help to promote the sale of war bonds, paramount studios created this short film for the u.
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Hollywood victory caravan captures the usas largest bond tour during the war years. Paramounts top film stars prepare for a victory war bonds show and take a special guest with them. Movie actress marlene dietrich greets veterans on the monticello after the ship docked in new york city on july 20, 1945 in world war ii. Frances gifford 1920 1924, jerry colonna 1904 1986, karin booth 1919 1992, payne mckenzie, edward arnold 1890 1956, pat obrien 1899 1983, marie mcdonald 1923 1965, bert lahr 1895 1967, frances langford, joan bennett 1910 1990, desi. Read this faq about determining if something is pd. Hitting the road with the hollywood victory caravan the. Along the way there were numerous stops, which coincided with parades, performances, and other events. In 1945 she reunited with hope and crosby in hollywood victory caravan included as a bonus feature with the road to. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A starspangled show the hollywood victory caravan, ten signed letters of thanks and 10 onscreen credits use the extra credits to surprise a. Eleanor roosevelt on white house lawn with hollywood victory caravan james cagney, desi arnaz. May 16, 2016 this comedic 19minute short, hollywood victory caravan, was released in october 1945 by paramount pictures and the u.
The hollywood victory caravan of 1942 martin turnbull. It also includes neverpublished or displayed photos taken by a military photographer, wartime films from his travels, hollywood victory caravan photos. War information and hollywood, 19421945, journal of american history. He made his film debut as an actor in up the river 1930. Hollywood victory caravan 1944, blackandwhite, 19 min. Bert lahr, oliver hardy, bing crosby, and james cagney. Hitting the road with the hollywood victory caravan the national.
American film stars on tour with the hollywood victory caravan, usa, 16th may 1942. The hollywood victory caravan, traveled cross country in a special train, performing songs, dances, skits, playlets, operatic pieces, and spectacular ensemble numbers. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Members of the hollywood victory caravan make a v for. Members of the hollywood victory caravan make a v for victory sign while standing at the back of a railroad car. The original caravan ended its run in washington dc with formal presentation from. She pleads with an exasperated railroad agent for something, anything. Other heroes like boxing joe louis and joe dimaggio sold war bonds. Rotten tomatoes best scifi movies of all time photos.
Feature films, shorts, silent films and trailers are available for viewing and downloading. The price of admission was a piece of aluminum ware. Hollywood victory caravan humphrey bogart 1945 conflict richard mason 1945 to have and have not harry morgan 1944. Hollywood victory caravan complete 1945 short subject youtube. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 the movie database tmdb. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 0930 1945 us music, comedy 20m user score. Some performers were present for the entire journey, others joined or left as their schedules permitted. Hollywood victory caravan was produced by the united states treasury department in 1945 for that years victory loan drive. The ultimate hollywood victory caravan scrapbook captures the usas largest bond tour during the war years. Unrivalled in the caravan industry, the prestigious hollywood features two impressive slide outs, creating a living space which offers exquisite luxury.
Some film footage of performances has been discovered, and the book shows us. The short film included bing crosby, bob hope, alan ladd, william demarest, franlin pangborn, barbara stanwyck, humphrey bogart, and others. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Rare full color movie frames capture and recreate the entire show. Army special services nominees africa, prelude to victory. This is a list of the nominees for the best documentary academy award 1943 from imdb. Features bob hope, bing crosby, alan ladd, and barbara stanwyck. The uncle sam movie collection is a continuing anthology of uncut and uncensored short subjects and documentaries, produced by the hollywood studios and the. Named after the 1942 hollywood victory caravan, paramountproduced film promoted bond sales in a 1945, post war.
Hollywood produced hundreds of feature films during world war. Full color movie frames capture and recreate the entire show. Joe bob hope voice on radio program 1945 the princess and the pirate sylvester 1944. The hollywood victory committee was an organization founded on december 10, 1941 during world war ii to provide a means for stage, screen, television and radio performers that were not in military service to contribute to the war effort through bond drives and improving morale for troops. Hollywood victory caravan a star spangled show by i. Following up on the hollywood victory caravan, paramount pictures produced a short film in 1945 for the department of the treasury and the. It was a piece of wwii propaganda designed to sell war bonds.
Media in category hollywood victory caravan the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. It was sponsored by the hollywood victory committee of stage, screen and radio. Film excerpt hollywood victory caravan, 1945, paramount pictures for the u. Vintage hollywood, old hollywood movies, old hollywood glamour. Also included is bob hope and the road to success, entertaining the troops, command performance 1944, command performance 1945 and hollywood victory caravan. World war ii hollywood victory caravan bond fund film 314 duration. Her lucky night 1945 full movie download full hd youtube. Two 62l water tanks accommodate for extended free camping while the eurotinted doubleglazed windows and electric awning make for easy living. View a list of all the feature films sorted by popularity. Charles boyer, joan bennett, desi arnaz, eleanor powell, joan. Hollywood victory caravan was a short subject produced by paramount and released in 1945. Movie posters from movie poster shop movie and vintage film. Hollywood victory caravan bob hope 1945 story of g. For film societies or people with friends who share the same interests.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. At the end of world war ii, a short film was commissioned from paramount pictures by the united states department of the treasury, to promote the purchase of victory bonds. An organization committed to supporting american servicemen around the world. Road to victory 1944 the allstar bond rally 1945 hollywood victory caravan 1945 screen snapshots. The plot of this short feature involves a young lady trying to get on a train to visit her wounded brother. Jan 09, 2014 what did hollywood stars do during the war. When lucille ball first met desi arnaz she had a bogus black eye and was wearing a slinky gold lame dress slit halfway up the thigh.
According to trade papers, the film was a notable box office attraction at british cinemas. One of the most successful projects of the hollywood victory committee was the organization of the hollywood victory caravan in 1942. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 splashy, starstudded musical fundraiser features bing crosby, bob hope, betty hutton, alan ladd, barbara stanwyck, humphrey bogart. Hollywood s happy homes 1949 alberta vacation 1950 you can change the world 1951 crusade for prayer 1952 screen snapshots. Fulfillment by amazon fba is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in amazons fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products.