Hollywood went through two periods of "all-star" review movies - the first time, soon after sound films became the standard, then the second time during World War II, of which this is one. They all had lots of singing and dancing, along with dramatic stars usually doing a comedy routine or a song, and not much plot. They could be amusing or entertaining, or boring; usually a mix of both.
So Bette Davis, Olivia DeHavilland, Ann Sheridan, George Tobias, Errol Flynn, Ida Lupino, Alan Hale and Jack Carson were all too busy to appear live in the finale and had to be pre-filmed earlier and added on, but Hattie McDaniel was able to appear. Imagine that.
@sporran564 Actually, it was her leg that got banged up. You can see her rubbing her knee towards the end of the number when she exits the nightclub. That, needless to say, wasn't in the script. Trooper indeed.
Funny, because Bette Davis was still married to husband number 2, Arthur Farnsworth, at that time and he had a deferement from military duties, so he could stay at home and be abused by Bette and eventually die under suspicious circumstances, leaving BD a widow.
It was the first of a series of wartime musicals in which they showcased the studio's stars in situations they did not normally do, like sing and dance or do comedy bits ("Cuddles" Sakall telling off Humphrey Bogart is a delight). These films focused more on a musical revue, rather than a story with music. There is enough of a plot with dialogue to tie these films together. Other films during this period include "This Is The Army", "Hollywood Canteen", "Stage Door Canteen" (noted for showcasing Broadway stars of the period, including Katherine Cornell's only film appearance), "Thousands Cheer" and "Follow The Boys".
Ten years later, I'll say it did have a plot, fairly decent one I thought as well. The fella, Joe, looked like Cantor and nobody liked Cantor for being such a ham. The two young people there with him are in on his impersonation, in fact, they put him up to it and the real Cantor was tied up in a basement then accidentally sneaked into a mental asylum. I still think all of this was too hilarious as he was portraying himself. All these celebrities here appeared in the musical revue, supporting troops, I imagine, in these different musical numbers seen here. John Garfield is missing as he sung My Momma Done Told Me early on and Spike Jones appeared in a number as well. Other than the Garfield number and Jones, all the songs heard here were sung in full throughout the movie. I don't know if the whole movie is on youtube, but a lot of these musical numbers are.
Hattie McDaniel as a bride over the moon! LOVE HER!!! I like the whole movie, but she is my favorite by far.
Just picked this up on Blu Ray. Looks spectacular! Loaded with extras too. What a wonderful fun old movie.
eddie cantor whatg a commedien
and some hell of a guy
Joan gives the best eyebrow lift in Hollywood history at 110 . I JUST LOOOOOVE HER. !!
Thank you Very Much for this video!!
I love Bette Davis and Olivia de Havilland sooo Much!!!
I adore Eddie Cantor
Hollywood went through two periods of "all-star" review movies - the first time, soon after sound films became the standard, then the second time during World War II, of which this is one. They all had lots of singing and dancing, along with dramatic stars usually doing a comedy routine or a song, and not much plot. They could be amusing or entertaining, or boring; usually a mix of both.
no had a story to it and singing in great movie loved Ann Sheridan Bette and Dinah and also Alexis Smith and Dennis Morgan
Dinah Shore, in her feature film debut.
And a musical goddess was she!
Matthew Austin
I recognize almost every face in this clip except the policeman at the beginning, was he a star? I was born the next year.
thats James Flavin charecter actor in many movies and tv
Sad that Hollywood doesn't make 'em like this anymore. Most of what comes out of tinsel town today is garbage -- just my opinion.
No wonder everyone is leaving
So Bette Davis, Olivia DeHavilland, Ann Sheridan, George Tobias, Errol Flynn, Ida Lupino, Alan Hale and Jack Carson were all too busy to appear live in the finale and had to be pre-filmed earlier and added on, but Hattie McDaniel was able to appear. Imagine that.
@maddddyalice eddie cantor is the only one with real plot and dialogue
@sporran564 Actually, it was her leg that got banged up. You can see her rubbing her knee towards the end of the number when she exits the nightclub. That, needless to say, wasn't in the script. Trooper indeed.
Funny, because Bette Davis was still married to husband number 2, Arthur Farnsworth, at that time and he had a deferement from military duties, so he could stay at home and be abused by Bette and eventually die under suspicious circumstances, leaving BD a widow.
I was expecting to see the U.K. T.V. show "Thank your lucky stars".
4:23
It's not "thank you lucky star"
Was this a full film with proper dialogue or just songs by actors? Is it on youtube in parts?
It was the first of a series of wartime musicals in which they showcased the studio's stars in situations they did not normally do, like sing and dance or do comedy bits ("Cuddles" Sakall telling off Humphrey Bogart is a delight). These films focused more on a musical revue, rather than a story with music. There is enough of a plot with dialogue to tie these films together. Other films during this period include "This Is The Army", "Hollywood Canteen", "Stage Door Canteen" (noted for showcasing Broadway stars of the period, including Katherine Cornell's only film appearance), "Thousands Cheer" and "Follow The Boys".
Ten years later, I'll say it did have a plot, fairly decent one I thought as well. The fella, Joe, looked like Cantor and nobody liked Cantor for being such a ham. The two young people there with him are in on his impersonation, in fact, they put him up to it and the real Cantor was tied up in a basement then accidentally sneaked into a mental asylum. I still think all of this was too hilarious as he was portraying himself.
All these celebrities here appeared in the musical revue, supporting troops, I imagine, in these different musical numbers seen here. John Garfield is missing as he sung My Momma Done Told Me early on and Spike Jones appeared in a number as well.
Other than the Garfield number and Jones, all the songs heard here were sung in full throughout the movie.
I don't know if the whole movie is on youtube, but a lot of these musical numbers are.
@@2up3rm4n1 Thanks Richard, 10 years later at 26 I appreciate the response
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