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Hollywood victory caravan 1945 robert benchley, humphrey. Watch the caravan film online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Charles boyer, joan bennett, desi arnaz, eleanor powell, joan. In the mid1950s, lahr gained a latterday reputation as a sensitive dramatic actor when he was costarred with e. 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. To help to promote the sale of war bonds, paramount studios created this short film for the u. 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. 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. His starring roles in high sierra 1941, the maltese falcon 1941, and across.
Some performers were present for the entire journey, others joined or left as their schedules permitted. The hollywood victory caravan was one of the earliest largescale celebrity wartime fundraising efforts. Synopsis stars of hollywood in a great extra screen attraction. The committee organized events between january 1942 until. The short, entitled hollywood victory caravan, features hope. Rare lucille ball photos for a stunning look at her life. Paramounts top film stars prepare for a victory war bonds show and take a special guest with them. Members of the hollywood victory caravan make a v for victory sign while standing at the back of a railroad car. 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 1945 entertainers bob hope and bing crosby help a young woman get to washington, d. I have watched many a film short and this rates as one of those that one could. Movie posters from movie poster shop movie and vintage film. A 1945, war bond promotional, 20 minute short subject film starring virginia welles, barbara stanwyck, betty hutton, olga san juan, marjorie. It was sponsored by the hollywood victory committee of stage, screen and radio.
Hollywood victory caravan was a short subject produced by paramount and released in 1945. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew entertainers bob hope and bing crosby help a young woman get to washington, d. On tour with the hollywood victory caravan press text. 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. Hollywood victory caravan complete 1945 short subject youtube. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 09301945 us music, comedy 20m user score. Firstclass innovation and technology are guaranteed to create the superior lifestyle youre looking for. Hollywood victory caravan a star spangled show by i. Rare private home movie frames capture and recreate the entire show. Hollywood victory caravan captures the usas largest bond tour during the war years.
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. Hollywood victory caravan navy relief society may 1942 on. Himself short subject 1944 skirmish on the home front. It stars jeetendra, asha parekh in the lead roles and music composed by r. One of the committees most notable successes was the hollywood victory caravan which crossed the country in april may 1942. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
For film societies or people with friends who share the same interests. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 the movie database tmdb. Rare lucille ball photos for a stunning look at her life and. Their road shows raised millions of dollars for the war effort, and no one had ever fully honored. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew moviefone. It was a piece of wwii propaganda designed to sell war bonds. Full color movie frames capture and recreate the entire show.
An hour cbs special hosted by bing crosby with guests buddy ebsen, caterina valente, andre previn and the young americans. Bob hope, bing crosby, james cagney, groucho marx, claudette colbert, bert lahr, cary grant, joan bennett, joan blondell and many others along the way. The hollywood victory caravan was a 3week railroad journey of 1942 that brought performers across the us to raise money for war bonds. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 directed by william d. Caravans is a 1978 iranianamerican film directed by james fargo based on the novel by james a. The hollywood personifies splendour and magnificence in every way there is simply no comparison. Hollywood victory caravan was a short subject produced by.
Along the way there were numerous stops, which coincided with parades, performances, and other events. Humphrey was a successful american actor who started his acting career in 1921 with broadway shows and theatre. Hitting the road with the hollywood victory caravan the national. 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. 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. C after pearl harbor the screen actors guild and the motion picture industrys trade guilds formed the hollywood victory committee. Also it i ncludes hollywood victory caravan, a typical 20minute w ar bond promotion from the second world war. 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. The hollywood victory caravan arrived in the twin cities on may 8.
Hitting the road with the hollywood victory caravan the. The hollywood victory caravan arrived in the twin cities on may 8, 1942. 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. The movie was shot in afghanistan and iran and starred anthony quinn, jennifer oneill, and michael. She persuades bing crosby to let her join his caravan. 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. 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. Members of the hollywood victory caravan make a v for.
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. Alan ladd short subject 1946 two years before the mast. In april and may 1942, more than 50 stars toured 14 cities via railcar, putting on over 300 performances. 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. My research uncovered that no one had ever written a show based on the caravan. The illustrated book of the hollywood victory caravan is now available on amazon or order direct at a discount. The ultimate hollywood victory caravan scrapbook captures the usas largest bond tour during the war years. 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. He made his film debut as an actor in up the river 1930. Extra information includes the mexico preshow and the san francisco postshow.
Film excerpt hollywood victory caravan, 1945, paramount pictures for the u. The hollywood victory caravan of 1942 martin turnbull. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The hollywood victory caravan had arrived in washington d. American film stars on tour with the hollywood victory caravan, usa, 16th may 1942. 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. 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. The short film hollywood victory caravan is available for free download at the internet archive more hollywood victory caravan at the internet movie database. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Stars of hollywood in a great extra screen attraction.
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. Media in category hollywood victory caravan the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. 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. The committee created shows and touring troupes to appear at military. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3 caravan models in hollywood. 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. Shop dodge caravan vehicles for sale in hollywood, fl at. Join a host of stars as we celebrate the great musicals of the 40s. Apr 06, 2011 the hollywood victory caravan arrived in the twin cities on may 8. Various shots of a group of hollywood film stars setting off on the victory caravan train to boost american war loans across the country. An organization committed to supporting american servicemen around the world. 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.
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