Lady Eve's Reel Life Posted by The Lady Eve on August 12, 2021

Clockwise from top: Bette Davis and John Garfield; Rita Hayworth; Hedy Lamarr and Bob Hope; GIs at the Canteen A Very Special "Old Hollywood Haunt"In her 1987 memoir, This 'n That, Bette Davis remembered a day not long after World War II began when fellow Warner Bros. star John Garfield...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on June 19, 2018

This propaganda extravaganza showcases Hollywood in all its glory from the Brown Derby to the Hollywoodland sign and of course the pride and joy of wartime morale-boosting, the Hollywood Canteen.  It’s a bit of a faux reality, Hollywood’s rendition of what real life might actually be li   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 23, 2017

During World War II, communities pulled together to help out servicemen, and Hollywood was no exception. The Hollywood Canteen, located at 1451 Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood, CA, was a USO nightclub exclusively for enlisted men (no officers) and admission was only their uniform. Claude Rains and   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on May 30, 2016

Musical: “Hollywood Canteen” (1944) –Musical #139 Studio: Warner Brothers Director: Delmar Davies Starring: Joan Leslie, Robert Hutton, Dane Clark Cameos: Bette Davis, John Garfield ,The Andrews Sisters, Jack Benny, Joe E. Brown, Eddie Cantor, Kitty Carlisle, Jack Carson, Joan Cr   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on November 15, 2014

Hollywood Canteen Directed by Delmer Daves Written by Delmer Daves 1944/USA Warner Bros. First viewing/Homefront Collection DVD Sydney Greenstreet: He didn’t trust us, Peter. Peter Lorre: No… and we are such gentle people! Another wartime variety musical brought to us by the same folk   read more

Backlots Posted by Lara on May 26, 2014

Servicemen gather outside the Hollywood Canteen at 1451 Cahuenga blvd. in Hollywood. Happy Memorial Day, readers! I hope that everyone is having a memorable day today, whether it is to fire up a barbecue with loved ones, to hear memories from a member of your family who has served in the...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on November 11, 2013

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. In honor of Veteran’s Day,...   read more

Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on October 3, 2013

A former livery stable and nightclub located at 1451 Cahuenga Boulevard in Hollywood, California opened its doors as The Hollywood Canteen on October 3, 1944.  Reportedly the brainchild of actor, John Garfield, who felt there was a need to establish a place where servicemen who visited Hollywood on   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 5, 2013

There really was a Hollywood Canteen during World War II; it was the brainchild of stars John Garfield and Bette Davis and the hottest spot in town for servicemen of all sorts throughout the war years. For the rest of their lives veterans would remember their evenings in that magical...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 5, 2013

There really was a Hollywood Canteen during World War II; it was the brainchild of stars John Garfield and Bette Davis and the hottest spot in town for servicemen of all sorts throughout the war years. For the rest of their lives veterans would remember their evenings in that magical...   read more

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on August 5, 2013

There really was a Hollywood Canteen during World War II; it was the brainchild of stars John Garfield and Bette Davis and the hottest spot in town for servicemen of all sorts throughout the war years. For the rest of their lives veterans would remember their evenings in that magical...   read more