The canteen was a nightclub where all the staff and entertainers were movie personalities. Robert benchley lectures on the birds and the beesand fish. There was a real stage door canteen for allied service men run along the lines of a uso canteen, except that it was entirely staffed by volunteers from new yorks theatrical and music communities, many of whom appear in this film, along with dozens of cameos by radio and film personalities. The price of admission was food supplies for the kitchen, and more than half a ton of sugar was collected. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises stage door canteen orchestra of the stage door canteen stage door canteen o. Mar 04, 2018 the first stage door canteen dance was set up and run by deborah mrs. Check out stage door canteen film score 1943 by various artists on amazon music.
T 1943 explicit by various artists on amazon music. Sifting through the photographs of the philadelphia stage door canteen, an entertainment center for members of the armed forces during world war ii, one can almost forget there was a war going on. Having performed hundreds of weddings and private parties, we are no ordinary swing band. On the home front, jenny is an actress in rehearsal for the play that will ultimately become oklahoma.
No liquor, but damned good anyway america in wwii magazine. The film features many celebrity cameo appearances but primarily relates a simple drama set in the famed new york city restaurant. Every day we lived our promise that dance network was created by dancers, for dancers. The national wwii museum in new orleans honors this memorable wartime tradition in our very own bbs stage door canteen, an exciting entertainment and dining destination. The upcoming event will commemorate the 74th anniversary of the commissioning of uss lexington cv16. Released in 1987 and sold exclusively via a 2minute tv commercial, stage door canteen is a unique four lp set that draws from the mca, cbs and rca archives. Stage door canteen film score 1943 by various artists on. Jan 01, 2002 i found this to be a moderately enjoyable read about a slice of life against the backdrop of wwii. Lexington museum board president tim ehrman has announced plans for the 24th annual stage door canteen to be held aboard the uss lexington museum on friday, 17 february 2017 at 7.
Browse brass bands in germantown and contact your favorites. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing stage door canteen near you. Av and event rentals details for bbs stage door canteen, providing a backdrop of hollywood glamour and style that will transport guests to another era. Stage door canteen, dvd, manufactured on demand, musicals theatrical, 644827196623.
The songs of world war ii various artists on allmusic 1999. A romance set in nycs stage door canteen for wwii service members. The sailor waving the signal flags as his ship left new york harbor that day in 1942 followed his intriguing opening line with the address of a brandnew club for gis. I left my heart at the stage door canteen charly spivak and his orchestra. Bbs stage door canteen the national wwii museum new. More interesting as a time capsule than an example of great filmmaking, stage door canteen 1943 provides a fascinating glimpse of the attitudes, fashions and general mood of the country during world war ii. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii film with some musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely. In 1945, it was razed to add to the new york times building.
Watch stage door canteen starring cheryl walker in this musical on directv. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our gis and those on the home front alikeand the victory belles keep that tradition alive in rich, threepart harmony. Media in category stage door canteen film the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Friday, february 17, 2017 get your tickets before this event sells out.
Despite our best efforts and your tremendous support, we could not meet the goals that we had set for ourselves. Amid cameos by celebrated musicians and film stars, soldier dakota smith william terry travels to new york city in advance of his service during world war ii. The stage door canteen was an entertainment venue for american and allied servicemen that operated in the broadway theatre district of new york city. Set in the famous stage door canteen in new york city which provided entertainment and social activities for servicemen prior to their embarkation for points unknown, this patriotic all. The radio spirits content library consists of more than 60,000 classic radio shows. Part of the final commercial and the system cue have been deleted. The first two companies songs are shuffled together on three 9 and 10track discs with a generic wheatcolored heartland label, while 15 from rca are on that companys black special. The girl i love to leave behind 1943 music by richard rodgers lyrics by lorenz hart sung and danced by ray bolger uncredited reprised as dance music near the end.
The upcoming event will commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the commissioning of uss lexington cv16. Random rarities 14 old time radio golden age of radio. Stage door canteen stage door canteen variety old time. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our gis and those on the home front alikeand the victory. Watch stage door canteen online stream full movie directv. The film was produced by sol lessers principal artists productions and directed by frank borzage. Bbs stage door canteen presents a wonderful weekly series of unique entertainment, showcasing the songs, style, stars, and spirit of this incomparable era. If youre a filipino theater fan, the stage door canteen is your place to be. Book them through gigsalad and be covered by our 100% awesome guarantee. The first time i saw a hostess wing in a friends collection i was hooked became obsessed is more accurate.
This delightfully sentimental movie set itself apart from the many other world war ii films of the day, made to boost american morale. I found this to be a moderately enjoyable read about a slice of life against the backdrop of wwii. The victory belles the national wwii museum new orleans. We will bring you the latest news and happenings in the manila. The stage door canteen dance is an authentic recreation of the wartime service mens entertainment center, with the best 1940s music. Hire the best door repair services in germantown, md on homeadvisor. It was the east coasts answer to the hollywood canteen there is a movie by that name too. Corpus christi, tx lexington museum board president jay wise has announced plans for the 23rd annual stage door canteen to be held aboard the uss lexington museum on friday, 12 february 2016 at 7. Il film, realizzato in tempo di guerra, celebra lopera della stage door canteen, locale creato a new york city come centro ricreativo per militari in permesso sia. Good times roll at the philadelphia stage door canteen. The portrait, in charcoal on newsprint and signed by. A rooftop theatre and basement cafe each had some success, with the latter well known as the stage door canteen during the 1940s.
Canteens suitland branch provides office coffee and vending services to the baltimore county and washington, d. The original stage door canteen inspired a cbs radio series 194245 and a 1943 film. This library consists of popular oldtime radio programs, including vintage comedy, mystery, detective, adventure and suspense programs such as the jack benny show, the shadow. Stage door canteen is a 1943 american world war ii film with some musical numbers and other entertainment interspersed with dramatic scenes by a largely unknown cast.
Rocco montesano, museum executive director, said this years show will recreate. Tickets are going fast and advanced purchase is required, so reserve your spot today. The stage door canteen was another example of of hollywood stars doing all they could for our boys in uniform. However, after two months of the opening production, the team decided to split for good, forcing the shuberts to rename their new theatre. The stage door canteen, located at 44th street in new york city, was operated during world war ii by the american theatre wing as a restaurant and nightclub for servicemen.
Where could a gi enjoy the best big bands, dance with the ladies, and rub elbows with the likes of marlene dietrich. The stage door canteen was an entertainment venue for american and allied servicemen that operated in the broadway theatre district of new york city throughout world war ii with actress nedda harrigan leading the effort, the canteen opened march 2, 1942, by the american theatre wing, and operated seven nights a week in the previously unoccupied little club under the 44th street theatre at. I had no idea about the fame and status of the philadelphia stage door canteen although for most of. If you want to get a good look at america in 1942 this is it. If you like what you see and you fancy cutting a rug with a doughnut dolly and have a brilliant night of authentic 1940s music and entertainment, then why not join us at our next event. Volunteers working at the canteen included stars from stage and screen. This has led us to make the difficult decision to discontinue dance network. It was the stage door canteen in the broadway theater district. The canteen measured 40 by 80 feet and could accommodate 500 people at a time.
Old time radio shows from radio spirits that have been digitally remastered and are available in cassette, cd, and dvd formats. Freddy martin martin in the 1943 film stage door canteen background information born december 9, 1906 origin cleveland, ohio, united states died september 30, 1983 aged 76 genres jazz occupations musician, bandleader instruments saxophone frederick alfred freddy martin december 9, 1906 september 30, 1983 was an american bandleader and tenor saxophonist. As a usaaf wing collector, i tend to notice anything wing shaped. The stage door canteen was started and directed by the american theatre wing, war service inc. You can see the stars of the east and get to see some funny people and hear some great stars and some of the great bands of the era.
There was a real stage door canteen for allied service men run along the lines of a uso canteen, except that it was entirely staffed by volunteers from new yorks theatrical and music communities, many of whom appear in this film, along with dozens of. It documents via a fictional tale the reallife story of new york citys stage door canteen, an east coast version ofthe equallyfamed hollywood canteen, where soldiers on their way to battle during wwii were entertained by stage and screen stars of the era. Cheryl walker, william terry, judith anderson, kenny baker, tallulah bankhead, ralph bellamy, edgar bergen, charlie. Bbs stage door canteen the national wwii museum new orleans. Hire the best window repair services in germantown, md on homeadvisor. The canteen offered servicemen nights of dancing, entertainment, food and nonalcoholic drinks, and even opportunities to rub shoulders with celebrities. I know of two other individuals who are interested in and collect stage door canteen memorabilia and thats it. The stage door canteen was in new york and sponsored by the american theater wing. By the way, both canteens were real places servicemen could go and eat, be entertained and even meet some famous performers. Stage door canteen manufactured on demand on tcm shop. Connie boswell opens the program with, why dont you fall in love with me.
The film was made by rko pathe studios, using a replica of the new york venue on the studios culver city, california, site. Our 12piece horn section was founded in 1992 and pride ourselves on. At a bustling social club established for the comfort. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The original stage door canteen the national wwii museum. Like the film hollywood canteen an incredible number of major entertainers were packed into a two hour special to boost morale. Communicate with the brass band you select to work out the details of your event. Cuddle up a little closer sammy kaye and his orchestra with laura leslie and don cornell. Our love tommy dorsey and his orchestra with jack leonard. Hal cooper, is the finest image i have of my father.
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