While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
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Bud Abbott
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Larry Adler
(archive footage)
Also in
St. Martin's Lane
Music for Millions
Richard Gabourie
Gayle Gibson Sedawie
Dana Andrews
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Laura
The Best Years of Our Lives
Norman Sedawie
Fred Astaire
Self (archive footage)
Known for
Funny Face
Top Hat
Lucille Ball
Self (archive footage)
Known for
I Love Lucy
Yours, Mine and Ours
Robert Benchley
(archive footage)
Known for
I Married a Witch
Foreign Correspondent
Jack Benny
Self (archive footage)
Known for
To Be or Not to Be
Milton Berle
Self (archive footage)
Known for
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
The Muppet Movie
Vivian Blaine
(archive footage)
Known for
Guys and Dolls
State Fair
Norman Sedawie Director · Gayle Gibson Sedawie Director
United States release December 31, 1982 · Produced in United States
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United States
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English
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English
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United States · December 31, 1982
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