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  Going Hollywood: The War Years DVD Hosted by Van Johnson. Between 1941 and 1945 the American motion picture industry geared itself up and marched into World War II. GOING HOLLYWOOD - The War Years covers the range of experiences and emotions associated with the last "good" war, spotlighting the participation of many of Hollywood's greatest stars at the peak of their careers:
- John Wayne takes on Japanese dogfighters
- Fred Astaire hoofs his way from civilian to soldier
- Bette Davis and Joan Crawford dazzle the troops at the Hollywood Canteen
- Bob Hope takes his entourage of sexy celebrities on USO tours.
- and much more.
This lively compilation of vintage feature-film clips, original wartime documentary footage and interviews with several prominent stars of the era is a must see for those who remember the war or those who simply want to know more about the one event that sent a young innocent nation forward into the last major military confrontation of super powers. It's a rare program that will satisfy star-gazers and social history buffs as alike. Special Appearances by Dane Clark, Jackie Cooper, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Tony Randall, Sylvia Sidney and more.
USA, 1988, Color, 76 minutes.
NTSC Region 0 encoding (Entire World)
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