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Showbiz Goes to War

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.

Top Cast

  • Bud Abbott

    Bud Abbott

    Self (archive footage)

  • Larry Adler

    Larry Adler

    (archive footage)

  • Dana Andrews

    Dana Andrews

    Self (archive footage)

  • Fred Astaire

    Fred Astaire

    Self (archive footage)

  • Lucille Ball

    Lucille Ball

    Self (archive footage)

  • Robert Benchley

    Robert Benchley

    (archive footage)

  • Jack Benny

    Jack Benny

    Self (archive footage)

  • Milton Berle

    Milton Berle

    Self (archive footage)

  • Vivian Blaine

    Vivian Blaine

    (archive footage)

Overview

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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