The dvd of stage door canteen is struck from the original 35mm nitrate camera negative. The girl i love to leave behind by richard rodgers, lorenz hart, performed by ray bolger. The 1943 hollywood film stage door canteen the success of the new york canteen prompted sol lesser in 1943 to produce a film named after the popular service mens center and featured 48 stars of the big screen and 6 name big bands. At a bustling social club established for the comfort of servicemen, he meets professional eye candy eileen burke cheryl walker, an employee prohibited from having relationships with active troops. Sleep, baby, sleep in your jeep performed by guy lombardo.
In this fantasy, the canteen is staffed and operated by the biggest stars in new york. Various shots of soldiers, sailors, airmen and women service people enjoying themselves and listening to performers including according to the old records the conjuror sirdani, singer mary naylor, joe king. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Heartland music hl 1051 4,heartland music h10511,heartland music h10512,heartland music h105,rca special products h10514 format. By the way, both canteens were real places servicemen could go and eat, be entertained and even meet some famous performers. Bbs stage door canteen the national wwii museum new. 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. Dakota, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and films appear. Dakota, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during. Watch stage door canteen starring cheryl walker in this musical on directv. Stage door canteen full length musical comedy movie hd. A selection of original ww2 stage door canteen memorabilia from our private collection. Brock pembefton, kay kyser and his band, frank borzage.
We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that youve provided to them or that theyve collected from your use of their services. As a starwatching exercise, stage door canteen is terrific. Stage door canteen letterboxd social film discovery. 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. Memorabilia a selection of original ww2 stage door canteen memorabilia from our private collection. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. The tale takes place at the first canteen in manhattan and chronicles the. The canteen measured 40 by 80 feet and could accommodate 500 people at a time. 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.
Stage door canteen 1943 amid cameos by celebrated musicians and film stars, soldier dakota smith william terry travels to new york city in advance of his service during world war ii. The stage door canteen dance is an authentic recreation of the wartime service mens entertainment center, with the best 1940s music. Find movie and film cast and crew information for stage door canteen 1943 frank borzage on allmovie. A young soldier on a pass in new york city visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theater and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war.
The stage door canteen was in new york and sponsored by the american theater wing. 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. As the real stage door canteen was busy, it was rebuild in new york and at rko. Be sure that you get the 2minute version of the film and not the shorter 93minute version that cuts out a lot of the performances. Stage door canteen, dvd, manufactured on demand, musicals theatrical, 644827196623. Barney briskin, frank borzage, sol lesser, delmer daves. Stage door canteen katharine hepburn 1943 dvd for sale. Stage door canteen 1943 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film features many celebrity cameo appearances but primarily relates a simple drama set in the famed new york city restaurant. The price of admission was food supplies for the kitchen, and more than half a ton of sugar was collected. That song was featured in the armyproduced stage show and film this is the army 1943, which we discussed here.
Katharine hepburn was an esteemed american actress, known for her fierce and independent persona which she proudly displayed both offscreen and onscreen. Friday, february 17, 2017 get your tickets before this event sells out. Good times roll at the philadelphia stage door canteen. We have been collecting canteen memorabilia for over fifteen years. There was a real stage door canteen for allied service men run along the lines of a uso canteen, except that it was entirely staffed by volunteers from new yorks theatrical and music communities, many of whom appear in this film, along with dozens of cameos by radio and film personalities. A lot of money was raised for the actual stage door canteen. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. 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. The film is set in the stage door canteen, a recreational center in new york for servicemen on leave, where they were served by theatrical volunteers. Stage door canteen 1943 full movie download full hd. Like the film hollywood canteen an incredible number of major entertainers were packed into a two hour special to boost morale. Adapted from the play of the same name, it tells the story of several wouldbe actresses who live together in a boarding house at 158 west 58th street in new york city.
Amid cameos by celebrated musicians and film stars, soldier dakota smith william terry travels to new york city in advance of his service during world war ii. The canteen received a percentage of the film s profits so stage door canteen was in reality a big benefit. The film this is the army 1943 and the broadway play from which it was adapted include a scene set at the stage door canteen. She started her acting career in the early 30s with the film a bill of divorcement and she later complemented the success of her first film with some further notable titles such as. Its about american celebrities giving their time and talent for the morale of its men and women.
With a little friendly help from john garfield, slim gets to kiss joan leslie, whom he has been dreaming about while in the pacific. Allstar cameos and 6 big bands abound in this cinema classic filmed in both new york and hollywood. The upcoming event will commemorate the 74th anniversary of the commissioning of uss lexington cv16. The film features many celebrity cameo appearances but primarily relates a. Watch stage door canteen full movie in hd visit a young soldier on a pass in new york city visits the famed stage.
The film was made by rko pathe studios, using a replica of the new york venue on the studios culver city, california, site. Stage door canteen katharine hepburn 1943 dvd for sale online. 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. Stage door canteen manufactured on demand on tcm shop. This musical is best known for featuring over 60 of hollywoods brightest stars as it tells the story of the stage door canteens, outfits. A generation later, the same industry made up its mind to treat my generation with contempt. Stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and movies appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. 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 089218824493 for sale online ebay. Bbs stage door canteen presents a wonderful weekly series of unique entertainment, showcasing the songs, style, stars, and spirit of this incomparable era. The film was produced by sol lesser s principal artists productions and directed by frank borzage. Stage door canteen 1943 full movie download full hd youtube.
Stage door canteen is a fun little film to watch, especially if you remember who xavier cugat and paul muni were way back when. In this boymeets canteen girl 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. Stage door canteen this is a manufactured on demand disc that was created using a dvdr disc. The stage door a favourite venue for the forces during wwii closes its doors with one last show.
The original stage door canteen inspired a cbs radio series 194245 and a 1943 film. The visual quality, despite some minor print damage and. The bombshell from brooklyn performed by xavier cugat and his orchestra. Dakota meets a pretty young hostess, eileen burke cheryl walker, and they. With cheryl walker, william terry, judith anderson, kenny baker.
I love lucy the complete series film product information. With bette davis, john garfield, the andrews sisters, jack benny. This musical is best known for featuring over 60 of hollywoods. Outstanding romantic musical comedy will numerous stars of stage, screen and radio. The film stars katharine hepburn, ginger rogers, adolphe menjou, gail patrick, constance collier, andrea leeds, samuel. The long list of names above are fun to look out for, and everybody is so younglooking. The original stage door canteen the national wwii museum.
Dakota, a young soldier on a pass in new york city, visits the famed stage door canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and films appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The film stars katharine hepburn, ginger rogers, adolphe menjou, gail patrick, constance collier, andrea leeds, samuel s. Stage door canteen commonwealth release, sol lesser, 1943. A rookie and his rhythm performed by kay kyser and his band. Watch stage door canteen online stream full movie directv. Lexington museum board president tim ehrman has announced plans for the 24th annual stage door canteen to be held aboard the uss lexington museum on friday, 17 february 2017 at 7. The film was produced by sol lessers principal artists productions and directed by frank borzage.
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