Hollywood victory caravan 1945 entertainers bob hope and bing crosby help a young woman get to washington, d. One of the committees most notable successes was the hollywood victory caravan which crossed the country in april may 1942. American film stars on tour with the hollywood victory caravan, usa, 16th may 1942. Hattie mcdaniel was the chairman of the negro division of the hollywood victory committee, providing entertainment for soldiers in hospitals, and those stationed at military bases. It was sponsored by the hollywood victory committee of stage, screen and radio. The hollywood victory caravan was a threeweek railroad journey of 1942 that brought a number of famous performers across the united states to raise money for war bonds. The hollywood victory caravan of 1942 martin turnbull. He was a member of the hollywood victory caravan, which toured the country putting on shows to help sell war bonds during world war ii. Full color movie frames capture and recreate the entire show. The committee created shows and touring troupes to appear at military. Hitting the road with the hollywood victory caravan the. He made his film debut as an actor in up the river 1930. Bob hope, bing crosby, james cagney, groucho marx, claudette colbert, bert lahr, cary grant, joan bennett, joan blondell and many others along the way.
Their road shows raised millions of dollars for the war effort, and no one had ever fully honored. The short, entitled hollywood victory caravan, features hope. My research uncovered that no one had ever written a show based on the caravan. May 20, 2019 the two comedians were on the hollywood victory caravan, which was a tour to cities to raise money for army and navy relief during ww2.
Hollywood victory caravan captures the usas largest bond tour during the war years. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 the movie database tmdb. She persuades bing crosby to let her join his caravan. Members of the hollywood victory caravan make a v for victory sign while standing at the back of a railroad car. Members of the hollywood victory caravan make a v for. The illustrated book of the hollywood victory caravan is now available on amazon or order direct at a discount. Rare private home movie frames capture and recreate the entire show. Watch the caravan film online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Paramounts top film stars prepare for a victory war bonds show and take a special guest with them. 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.
His starring roles in high sierra 1941, the maltese falcon 1941, and across. The short film hollywood victory caravan is available for free download at the internet archive more hollywood victory caravan at the internet movie database. In april and may 1942, more than 50 stars toured 14 cities via railcar, putting on over 300 performances. Himself short subject 1944 skirmish on the home front. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew moviefone. The hollywood personifies splendour and magnificence in every way there is simply no comparison. The hollywood victory caravan was one of the earliest largescale celebrity wartime fundraising efforts. 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.
A starspangled show the hollywood victory caravan, ten signed letters of thanks and 10 onscreen credits use the extra credits to. These movies are available in other sets and other formats, but i like that this set has some interesting special features, my favorite of which is a rare short film made by paramount to sell war bonds. I have watched many a film short and this rates as one of those that one could. The modern built furniture, fully equipped kitchen and pillow top mattress finish off this extravagant van. Immediately upon completion of the film they joined the hollywood victory caravan, a crosscountry fundraising tour for the war effort which featured some unbelievable star power. Rare lucille ball photos for a stunning look at her life. Also it i ncludes hollywood victory caravan, a typical 20minute w ar bond promotion from the second world war. American film stars on tour with the hollywood victory. Charles boyer, joan bennett, desi arnaz, eleanor powell, joan. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The hollywood victory caravan had arrived in washington d. He first got recognized with the film the petrified forest 1936. Hollywood victory caravan navy relief society may 1942 on.
This movie represents people of afghanistan and their tradition in qandahar, badakhshan cities in that time and the kochi people of afghanistan. Hollywood victory caravan a star spangled show by i. Hitting the road with the hollywood victory caravan the national. Synopsis stars of hollywood in a great extra screen attraction. Humphrey was a successful american actor who started his acting career in 1921 with broadway shows and theatre. 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. With robert benchley, humphrey bogart, carmen cavallaro, u. The hollywood victory caravan was a 3week railroad journey of 1942 that brought performers across the us to raise money for war bonds. On tour with the hollywood victory caravan press text. It was a piece of wwii propaganda designed to sell war bonds. 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. In the mid1950s, lahr gained a latterday reputation as a sensitive dramatic actor when he was costarred with e. Hollywood victory caravan complete 1945 short subject youtube.
Media in category hollywood victory caravan the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. 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. Rare lucille ball photos for a stunning look at her life and. The hollywood victo ry committee was an organization founded on december 10, 1941 durin g 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. Caravans is a 1978 iranianamerican film directed by james fargo based on the novel by james a. Always a laurel and hardy fan and a film collector going back to the 1960s, one of my favorite. Hollywood victory caravan was a short subject produced by. Our story follows a young woman as she tries to get to washington to visit her brother, whos in an army hospital there. C after pearl harbor the screen actors guild and the motion picture industrys trade guilds formed the hollywood victory committee. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 09301945 us music, comedy 20m user score. 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. The hollywood boasts italian leather lounge upholstery, 3 x samsung tvs, premium grade laminex diamond gloss benchtop as well as a spacious bathroom with shower and toilet to provide you with the ultimate caravanning lifestyle. The two comedians were on the hollywood victory caravan, which was a tour to cities to raise money for army and navy relief during ww2.
A 1945, war bond promotional, 20 minute short subject film starring virginia welles, barbara stanwyck, betty hutton, olga san juan, marjorie. Join a host of stars as we celebrate the great musicals of the 40s. Movie posters from movie poster shop movie and vintage film. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The hollywood victory caravan arrived in the twin cities on may 8, 1942. The movie was shot in afghanistan and iran and starred anthony quinn, jennifer oneill, and michael. During world war ii, young woman tries to hitch a ride with the hollywood caravan so she can see her injured brother. I chose the hollywood victory caravan, a group of famous hollywood film stars who toured america by train in early 1942 selling war bonds, as the setting for the show. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. It stars jeetendra, asha parekh in the lead roles and music composed by r. The caravan film follows the exploits of an eclectic group of international carriage drivers and horse riders as they journey across the american south from california to florida over 5. Extra information includes the mexico preshow and the san francisco postshow. Marshall in the first new york staging of samuel becketts waiting for godot. No other luxury caravan has taken the world of caravanning by storm like the extravagant hollywood.
The hollywood victory caravan arrived in the twin cities on may 8. Apr 06, 2011 the hollywood victory caravan arrived in the twin cities on may 8. Firstclass innovation and technology are guaranteed to create the superior lifestyle youre looking for. The committee organized events between january 1942 until. Alan ladd short subject 1946 two years before the mast. Various shots of a group of hollywood film stars setting off on the victory caravan train to boost american war loans across the country. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew entertainers bob hope and bing crosby help a young woman get to washington, d. In this photo we see thelma todd with patsy kelly, duke york, and mickey daniels in the varsity sweet shop where part of the film is set.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 caravan models in hollywood. An organization committed to supporting american servicemen around the world. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 directed by william d. Stars of hollywood in a great extra screen attraction. The ultimate hollywood victory caravan scrapbook captures the usas largest bond tour during the war years. For film societies or people with friends who share the same interests. To help to promote the sale of war bonds, paramount studios created this short film for the u. A perfect star with her impeccable makeup, trademark bangs, and stunning legs, claudette colbert became americas highestpaid movie star in 1938 by sheer force of will. Along the way there were numerous stops, which coincided with parades, performances, and other events. Some performers were present for the entire journey, others joined or left as their schedules permitted.
Shop dodge caravan vehicles for sale in hollywood, fl at. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 robert benchley, humphrey. Hollywood victory caravan was a short subject produced by paramount and released in 1945. War movies world war ii movies h nice list of movies world war ii movies thriller romantic movies valentines day message 1 animated gifs slideshow scraps love friendship messages gifs by oriza english french spanish italian german. An hour cbs special hosted by bing crosby with guests buddy ebsen, caterina valente, andre previn and the young americans. Film excerpt hollywood victory caravan, 1945, paramount pictures for the u. Apr 23, 2010 a perfect star with her impeccable makeup, trademark bangs, and stunning legs, claudette colbert became americas highestpaid movie star in 1938 by sheer force of will.
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