Poster of Hollywood Canteen

Hollywood Canteen

Plot: Two soldiers on leave spend three nights at a club offering free of charge food, dancing, and entertainment for servicemen on their way overseas. Club founders Bette Davis and John Garfield give talks on the history of the place
Release Date: Friday, December 15 1944
79 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Robert HuttonRobert Hutton
Robert Hutton was
24 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Cpl. Slim Green'.
Fri, Jun 11 1920 –
Sun, Aug 07 1994
Portrait of Dane ClarkDane Clark
Dane Clark was
32 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Sgt. Nowland'.
Mon, Feb 26 1912 –
Fri, Sep 11 1998
Portrait of Laverne AndrewsLaverne Andrews
Laverne Andrews was
33 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self - The Andrews Sisters'.
Thu, Jul 06 1911 –
Tue, May 09 1967
Portrait of Maxene AndrewsMaxene Andrews
Maxene Andrews was
28 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self - The Andrews Sisters'.
Mon, Jul 03 1916 –
Sat, Oct 21 1995
Portrait of Patty AndrewsPatty Andrews
Patty Andrews was
26 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self - The Andrews Sisters'.
Sat, Feb 16 1918 –
Wed, Jan 30 2013
Portrait of Jack BennyJack Benny
Jack Benny was
50 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 14 1894 –
Thu, Dec 26 1974
Portrait of Joe E. BrownJoe E. Brown
Joe E. Brown was
53 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 26 1891 –
Fri, Jul 06 1973
Portrait of Eddie CantorEddie Cantor
Eddie Cantor was
52 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 30 1892 –
Sat, Oct 10 1964
Portrait of Jack CarsonJack Carson
Jack Carson was
34 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 27 1910 –
Wed, Jan 02 1963
Portrait of Joan CrawfordJoan Crawford
Joan Crawford was
40 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 23 1904 –
Tue, May 10 1977
Portrait of Kitty CarlisleKitty Carlisle
Kitty Carlisle was
34 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 03 1910 –
Tue, Apr 17 2007
Portrait of Helmut DantineHelmut Dantine
Helmut Dantine was
26 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 07 1918 –
Sun, May 02 1982
Portrait of Bette DavisBette Davis
Bette Davis was
36 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Apr 05 1908 –
Fri, Oct 06 1989
Portrait of Faye EmersonFaye Emerson
Faye Emerson was
27 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jul 08 1917 –
Wed, Mar 09 1983
Portrait of Victor FrancenVictor Francen
Victor Francen was
56 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 04 1888 –
Fri, Nov 18 1977
Portrait of John GarfieldJohn Garfield
John Garfield was
31 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 04 1913 –
Wed, May 21 1952
Portrait of Sydney GreenstreetSydney Greenstreet
Sydney Greenstreet was
64 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Dec 27 1879 –
Mon, Jan 18 1954
Portrait of Alan HaleAlan Hale
Alan Hale was
52 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 09 1892 –
Sun, Jan 22 1950
Portrait of Paul HenreidPaul Henreid
Paul Henreid was
36 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 10 1908 –
Sun, Mar 29 1992
Portrait of Andrea KingAndrea King
Andrea King was
25 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 01 1919 –
Tue, Apr 22 2003
Portrait of Joan LeslieJoan Leslie
Joan Leslie was
19 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 26 1925 –
Mon, Oct 12 2015
Portrait of Peter LorrePeter Lorre
Peter Lorre was
40 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jun 26 1904 –
Mon, Mar 23 1964
Portrait of Ida LupinoIda Lupino
Ida Lupino was
26 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 04 1918 –
Thu, Aug 03 1995
Portrait of Irene ManningIrene Manning
Irene Manning was
32 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 17 1912 –
Fri, May 28 2004
Portrait of Nora MartinNora Martin
Nora Martin was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan McCrackenJoan McCracken
Joan McCracken was
26 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 31 1917 –
Wed, Nov 01 1961
Portrait of Dolores MoranDolores Moran
Dolores Moran was
20 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 27 1924 –
Fri, Feb 05 1982
Portrait of Dennis MorganDennis Morgan
Dennis Morgan was
35 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 20 1908 –
Wed, Sep 07 1994
Portrait of Janis PaigeJanis Paige
Janis Paige was
22 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Studio Guide'.
Sat, Sep 16 1922
Portrait of Eleanor ParkerEleanor Parker
Eleanor Parker was
22 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 26 1922 –
Mon, Dec 09 2013
Portrait of William PrinceWilliam Prince
William Prince was
31 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 26 1913 –
Tue, Oct 08 1996
Portrait of Joyce ReynoldsJoyce Reynolds
Joyce Reynolds was
19 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 07 1925
Portrait of John RidgelyJohn Ridgely
John Ridgely was
35 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 06 1909 –
Thu, Jan 18 1968
Portrait of Roy RogersRoy Rogers
Roy Rogers was
33 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 05 1911 –
Mon, Jul 06 1998
Portrait of TriggerTrigger
Trigger was
10 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 04 1934 –
Sat, Jul 03 1965
Portrait of S.Z. SakallS.Z. Sakall
S.Z. Sakall was
61 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 01 1883 –
Sat, Feb 12 1955
Portrait of Zachary ScottZachary Scott
Zachary Scott was
30 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 21 1914 –
Sun, Oct 03 1965
Portrait of Alexis SmithAlexis Smith
Alexis Smith was
23 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 08 1921 –
Wed, Jun 09 1993
Portrait of Barbara StanwyckBarbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck was
37 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 16 1907 –
Sat, Jan 20 1990
Portrait of Craig StevensCraig Stevens
Craig Stevens was
26 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 08 1918 –
Wed, May 10 2000
Portrait of Joseph SzigetiJoseph Szigeti
Joseph Szigeti was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald WoodsDonald Woods
Donald Woods was
38 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 02 1906 –
Thu, Mar 05 1998
Portrait of Jane WymanJane Wyman
Jane Wyman was
27 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 05 1917 –
Mon, Sep 10 2007
Portrait of Jimmy DorseyJimmy Dorsey
Jimmy Dorsey was
40 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 29 1904 –
Mon, Jun 17 1957
Portrait of Carmen CavallaroCarmen Cavallaro
Carmen Cavallaro was
31 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 06 1913 –
Thu, Oct 12 1989
Portrait of RosarioRosario
Rosario was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of AntonioAntonio
Antonio was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill AlcornBill Alcorn
Bill Alcorn was
24 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1920
Portrait of Betty AlexanderBetty Alexander
Betty Alexander was
18 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 04 1926 –
Wed, Jun 21 2006
Portrait of Lynn BaggettLynn Baggett
Lynn Baggett was
21 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 10 1923 –
Tue, Mar 22 1960
Portrait of Marvin BaileyMarvin Bailey
Marvin Bailey was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Vocal Group Member (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alex BallAlex Ball
Alex Ball was
32 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Mon, Oct 14 1912 –
Thu, Mar 01 1984
Portrait of Diana BarrymoreDiana Barrymore
Diana Barrymore was
23 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 03 1921 –
Mon, Jan 25 1960
Portrait of Harry BaumHarry Baum
Harry Baum was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Julie BishopJulie Bishop
Julie Bishop was
30 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 30 1914 –
Thu, Aug 30 2001
Portrait of John BreenJohn Breen
John Breen was
38 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 13 1906 –
Thu, Aug 10 1972
Portrait of Betty BrodelBetty Brodel
Betty Brodel was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul BrooksPaul Brooks
Paul Brooks was
34 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Busboy (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 10 1910 –
Wed, Oct 01 2003
Portrait of Barbara BrownBarbara Brown
Barbara Brown was
43 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Mrs. Brodel (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 18 1901 –
Mon, Jul 07 1975
Portrait of Betty BrysonBetty Bryson
Betty Bryson was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dwight ButcherDwight Butcher
Dwight Butcher was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier Getting Married (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack CoffeyJack Coffey
Jack Coffey was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DehnerJohn Dehner
John Dehner was
29 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Norwegian Sailor (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 23 1915 –
Tue, Feb 04 1992
Portrait of Ralph DunnRalph Dunn
Ralph Dunn was
44 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Studio Gate Guard (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 22 1900 –
Mon, Feb 19 1968
Portrait of Richard ErdmanRichard Erdman
Richard Erdman was
19 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier on Deck (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 01 1925 –
Sat, Mar 16 2019
Portrait of James FlavinJames Flavin
James Flavin was
38 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Marine Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 14 1906 –
Fri, Apr 23 1976
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess Flowers
Bess Flowers was
46 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Hostess (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of George FordGeorge Ford
George Ford was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rudolf Friml Jr.Rudolf Friml Jr.
Rudolf Friml Jr. was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Performer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ben FrommerBen Frommer
Ben Frommer was
31 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 12 1913 –
Sat, May 09 1992
Portrait of Caferino GarciaCaferino Garcia
Caferino Garcia was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hayes GordonHayes Gordon
Hayes Gordon was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Serviceman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary GordonMary Gordon
Mary Gordon was
62 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Hostess (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 16 1882 –
Fri, Aug 23 1963
Portrait of Angela GreeneAngela Greene
Angela Greene was
23 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 24 1921 –
Thu, Feb 09 1978
Portrait of Jonathan HaleJonathan Hale
Jonathan Hale was
53 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Mr. Brodel (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 20 1891 –
Mon, Feb 28 1966
Portrait of Shep HoughtonShep Houghton
Shep Houghton was
30 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 04 1914 –
Thu, Dec 15 2016
Portrait of Harry KaufmanHarry Kaufman
Harry Kaufman was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Pianist with Szigeti (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill KennedyBill Kennedy
Bill Kennedy was
36 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Busboy (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 27 1908 –
Mon, Jan 27 1997
Portrait of Paul KingPaul King
Paul King was
26 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 20 1918 –
Thu, Mar 21 2002
Portrait of Dorothy MaloneDorothy Malone
Dorothy Malone was
19 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 30 1925 –
Fri, Jan 19 2018
Portrait of Eddie MarrEddie Marr
Eddie Marr was
44 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Dance Director (uncredited)'.
Wed, Feb 14 1900 –
Tue, Aug 25 1987
Portrait of Charles MarshCharles Marsh
Charles Marsh was
51 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Diner without Spoon (uncredited)'.
Wed, Oct 04 1893 –
Sun, Mar 08 1953
Portrait of Jack MattisJack Mattis
Jack Mattis was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Matt MattoxMatt Mattox
Matt Mattox was
23 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 18 1921 –
Mon, Feb 18 2013
Portrait of Mack McLeanMack McLean
Mack McLean was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Vocal Group Member (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chef MilaniChef Milani
Chef Milani was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Johnny MitchellJohnny Mitchell
Johnny Mitchell was
26 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Busboy (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 13 1918 –
Fri, Jan 19 1951
Portrait of Jack MowerJack Mower
Jack Mower was
54 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Juice-Stand Proprietor (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 05 1890 –
Wed, Jan 06 1965
Portrait of Bob NolanBob Nolan
Bob Nolan was
36 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 13 1908 –
Mon, Jun 16 1980
Portrait of Marianne O'BrienMarianne O'Brien
Marianne O'Brien was
27 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 08 1917 –
Tue, Jul 02 1985
Portrait of Virginia PattonVirginia Patton
Virginia Patton was
19 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jun 25 1925 –
Thu, Aug 18 2022
Portrait of LeRoy PrinzLeRoy Prinz
LeRoy Prinz was
49 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 14 1895 –
Thu, Sep 15 1983
Portrait of Paul RavelPaul Ravel
Paul Ravel was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Larry RioLarry Rio
Larry Rio was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Sailor Kissed by Cantor (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Alex RomeroAlex Romero
Alex Romero was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clark RossClark Ross
Clark Ross was
31 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 02 1913 –
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Portrait of Bill SecklerBill Seckler
Bill Seckler was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Vocal Group Member (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert ShayneRobert Shayne
Robert Shayne was
44 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Busboy (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 04 1900 –
Sun, Nov 29 1992
Portrait of John SheridanJohn Sheridan
John Sheridan was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Busboy (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles SherlockCharles Sherlock
Charles Sherlock was
44 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 09 1900 –
Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of Owen SongOwen Song
Owen Song was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Freddie SteeleFreddie Steele
Freddie Steele was
31 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'South American Sailor (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 18 1912 –
Thu, Aug 23 1984
Portrait of Anne G. SterlingAnne G. Sterling
Anne G. Sterling was
28 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Attractive Woman (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 02 1916 –
Wed, Mar 12 2014
Portrait of Ruth SterlingRuth Sterling
Ruth Sterling was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Attractive Woman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mark StevensMark Stevens
Mark Stevens was
28 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Soldier on Deck (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 13 1916 –
Thu, Sep 15 1994
Portrait of Charles SullivanCharles Sullivan
Charles Sullivan was
45 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Car Delivery Man (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 24 1899 –
Sun, Jun 25 1972
Portrait of Ray TealRay Teal
Ray Teal was
42 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Army Captain (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 12 1902 –
Fri, Apr 02 1976
Portrait of William TerryWilliam Terry
William Terry was
30 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Marine #999,999 in Line (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 21 1914 –
Mon, Oct 08 1962
Portrait of Colleen TownsendColleen Townsend
Colleen Townsend was
15 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Junior Hostess (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 21 1928
Portrait of George TurnerGeorge Turner
George Turner was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Tough Marine (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Willard Van SimmonsWillard Van Simmons
Willard Van Simmons was
>> in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Theodore von EltzTheodore von Eltz
Theodore von Eltz was
51 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Canteen Director (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 04 1893 –
Tue, Oct 06 1964
Portrait of Jack WiseJack Wise
Jack Wise was
56 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Busboy (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 02 1888 –
Sun, Mar 07 1954
Portrait of Alfred YbarraAlfred Ybarra
Alfred Ybarra was
39 in Hollywood Canteen
as 'Set Designer at Desk (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 26 1905 –
Sun, Mar 25 2001

Crew

Portrait of Bert GlennonBert Glennon
Director of Photography
Bert Glennon was
51 in Hollywood Canteen
Sun, Nov 19 1893 –
Thu, Jun 29 1967
Portrait of Delmer DavesDelmer Daves
Screenplay, Director
Delmer Daves was
40 in Hollywood Canteen
Sun, Jul 24 1904 –
Wed, Aug 17 1977
Portrait of Alex GottliebAlex Gottlieb
Producer
Alex Gottlieb was
37 in Hollywood Canteen
Fri, Dec 21 1906 –
Sun, Oct 09 1988
Portrait of Jack L. WarnerJack L. Warner
Executive Producer
Jack L. Warner was
52 in Hollywood Canteen
Tue, Aug 02 1892 –
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Portrait of Christian NybyChristian Nyby
Editor
Christian Nyby was
31 in Hollywood Canteen
Mon, Sep 01 1913 –
Fri, Sep 17 1993
Portrait of Burton LaneBurton Lane
Songs
Burton Lane was
32 in Hollywood Canteen
Fri, Feb 02 1912 –
Sun, Jan 05 1997
Portrait of Paul DetlefsenPaul Detlefsen
Matte Painter
Paul Detlefsen was
45 in Hollywood Canteen
Tue, Oct 03 1899 –
Fri, Aug 01 1986
Portrait of Leo K. KuterLeo K. Kuter
Art Direction
Leo K. Kuter was
47 in Hollywood Canteen
Sun, Feb 21 1897 –
Mon, Aug 10 1970
Portrait of E.Y. HarburgE.Y. Harburg
Lyricist
E.Y. Harburg was
48 in Hollywood Canteen
Wed, Apr 08 1896 –
Thu, Mar 05 1981
Portrait of Cole PorterCole Porter
Songs, Lyricist
Cole Porter was
53 in Hollywood Canteen
Tue, Jun 09 1891 –
Thu, Oct 15 1964
Portrait of Charles David ForrestCharles David Forrest
Sound
Charles David Forrest was
42 in Hollywood Canteen
Mon, Sep 08 1902 –
Sun, Feb 10 1991
Portrait of Oliver S. GarretsonOliver S. Garretson
Sound
Oliver S. Garretson was
44 in Hollywood Canteen
Sun, Jun 10 1900 –
Sat, Jan 21 1967
Portrait of Ted KoehlerTed Koehler
Lyricist
Ted Koehler was
50 in Hollywood Canteen
Sat, Jul 14 1894 –
Wed, Jan 17 1973
Portrait of Casey RobertsCasey Roberts
Set Decoration
Casey Roberts was
43 in Hollywood Canteen
Thu, May 09 1901 –
Sun, May 29 1949