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Stage Door Canteen (1943), directed by Frank Borzage (A Farewell to Arms) in support of the war effort, prefigures Anchors Aweigh and On the Town in depicting the lives of servicemen on leave in the big city. Countless British and American celebrities put in an appearance--everyone from Dame Judith Anderson to Katharine Hepburn, Count Basie to Benny Goodman. The story concerns three soldiers and the female volunteers they fall for at the canteen of the title--a real-life Manhattan nightspot--before shipping out for points unknown. While the largely unknown principals (Cheryl Walker, William Terry, etc.) handle the drama and romance, bigger stars like Harpo Marx and Tallulah Bankhead take care of the comedy and scene-stealing supporting bits. This historical document was most commonly shown in an edited-for-TV 93-minute version but is now available again in its original--more entertaining--132-minute length. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Forty-eight of America's greatest entertainers star in Sol Lesser's patriotic homage to the soldiers of World War II and the Stage Door Canteen, the famous serviceman's club in New York City. Essentially a two-hour concert held together by a moving storyline involving three girls working as club hostesses and the soldiers on their way to Europe for D-Day with whom they fell in love. A great snapshot of America restored from the original camera negative.
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Stage Door Canteen
Starring: Judith Anderson , Henry Armetta , Tallulah Bankhead , Ralph Bellamy , and Benny Goodman Manufacturer: Critic's Choice ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0006G5KGM Release Date: 2005-10-25 |
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Three soliders meet three girls at the famous canteen before going overseas in this star-studded film. Featuring apperances by Katharine Hepburn, Helen Hayes, Edgar Bergen, & Harpo Marx. Also featuring the bands of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Guy Lombardo, and Freddy Martin.Customer Reviews:
Variable and corny, but it has some high points.......2007-06-20
Home Front during WWII.......2007-06-04
Stage Door Canteen.......2007-05-13
Complete at last!.......2007-01-21
mesmerizing.......2006-07-13
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Stage Door Canteen
Starring: Katherine Hepburn; Ralph Bellamy; Goerge Jessel; Tallulah Bankhead; Count Basie; Xavier Cugat Director: Frank Borzage Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002DRBZ2 Release Date: 2002-02-02 |
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From back cover, "A young soldier on a pass in NYC visits the aed Stage Door Canten, where famous stars of the theater and films appea, and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. He meets a pretty young hostess, they fall in love, and both enjoy the talents of the entertainers.Customer Reviews:
Slightly Dated, with Some Top Acts!.......2006-04-07
not hepburn.......2004-10-10
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Stage Door Canteen
Starring: Judith Anderson , Kenny Baker (II) , Tallulah Bankhead , Ralph Bellamy , and Edgar Bergen Director: Frank Borzage Manufacturer: Image Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005Y6YM Release Date: 2002-03-26 |
Amazon.com
Stage Door Canteen (1943), directed by Frank Borzage (A Farewell to Arms) in support of the war effort, prefigures Anchors Aweigh and On the Town in depicting the lives of servicemen on leave in the big city. Countless British and American celebrities put in an appearance--everyone from Dame Judith Anderson to Katharine Hepburn, Count Basie to Benny Goodman. The story concerns three soldiers and the female volunteers they fall for at the canteen of the title--a real-life Manhattan nightspot--before shipping out for points unknown. While the largely unknown principals (Cheryl Walker, William Terry, etc.) handle the drama and romance, bigger stars like Harpo Marx and Tallulah Bankhead take care of the comedy and scene-stealing supporting bits. This historical document was most commonly shown in an edited-for-TV 93-minute version but is now available again in its original--more entertaining--132-minute length. --Kathleen C. FennessyDescription
Forty-eight of America's greatest entertainers star in Sol Lesser's patriotic homage to the soldiers of World War II and the Stage Door Canteen, the famous serviceman's club in New York City. Essentially a two-hour concert held together by a moving storyline involving three girls working as club hostesses and the soldiers on their way to Europe for D-Day with whom they fell in love. A great snapshot of America restored from the original camera negative.Customer Reviews:
GREAT WAR-TIME ENTERTAINMENT.......2006-02-28
Avoid DVDs from Image Entertainment.......2005-07-28
Excellent example of patriotism at it's best during wartime.......2005-07-14
Memories of the Forties.......2005-07-13
Entertaining Memento of a More Optimistic Era.......2005-04-24
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Till the Clouds Roll By / Stage Door Canteen
Starring: Judy Garland; Dinah Shore; Lena Horne; Frank Sinatra; Katherine Hepburn; George Jessel; Tallulah Bankhead; Count Basie; Xavier Cugat Director: Richard Wharf; Frank Borzage Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002PT8G0 Release Date: 2002-02-02 |
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"Till the Clouds Roll By" This extraordinay bigraphical film of American Broadway pioneer Jerome Kern features renditions of his most famous songs from his esteemed musicals. "Stage Door Canteen" 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 siervicemen.
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Stage Door Canteen / Private Buckaroo
Starring: The Andrew Sisters; Harry James; Donald O'Connor Director: Edward Cline Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AMPK4E Release Date: 2007-02-15 |
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Stage Door Canteen
Manufacturer: Digiview Productions ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000ERAOPK |
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During wartime a young soldier visits a recreational center. Famous stars perform at this hotspot in New York City. Original release date not shown on package.
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Stage Door Canteen
Starring: Judith Anderson , Henry Armetta , Tallulah Bankhead , Ralph Bellamy , and Benny Goodman Manufacturer: Genius Entertainment ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B0002T6Z6W Release Date: 2004-01-01 |
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This digitally remastered Dorsey Brothers Classic is a Wartime romance story about a soldier(Dakota) who visits the famous NYC, Stage Door Canteen and falls in love with a hostess(Eileen). Includes numerous cameos and musical numbers by some of the era's biggest stars such as Katharine Hepburn, Count Basie, Helen Hayes, Benny Goodman, Johnny Weissmuller, Gracie Fields, Tallulah Bankhead, Merle Oberon, and Ray Bolger to name just a few.
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Stage Door Canteen/Private Buckaroo
Starring: Stage Door Canteen , and Private Buckaroo Manufacturer: Krb Music ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000FBFUAE Release Date: 2006-04-04 |
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[9 Movie Pack] the Big Chance / the Big Wheel "Mickey Rooney" / the Great Rupert / Joe Palooka "Jimmy Durante" / Charade / Amazing Adventure "Cary Grant" / Stage Door Canteen "Katherine Hepburn" / Private Buckaroo "The Andrew Sisters" / a Christmas Without Snow "Michael Learned"
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000CSKF3C |
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STAGE DOOR CANTEEN & PRIVATE BUCKAROO
ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD ASIN: B000FFRK4Y |
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2 ALL TIME GREAT JUMPIN AND JIVIN MUSICALS.DVD:
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