Hollywood Canteen (film)

Introduction

1944 film by Delmer Daves "We're Having a Baby" by Vernon Duke and Harold Adamson – sung by Eddie Cantor and Nora Martin with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra.

"Tumblin' Tumbleweeds" – sung by the Sons of the Pioneers.

"Don't Fence Me In" by Cole Porter – sung by Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers."Don't Fence Me In" by Cole Porter – sung by Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers.

"Gettin' Corns For My Country" – sung by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra.

"Do n't Fence Me In" (reprise) – sung by Roy Rogers and later by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra."Do n't Fence Me In" (reprise) – sung by Roy Rogers and later by the Andrews Sisters with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra.

"You Can Always Tell a Yank" by Yip Harburg and Burton Lane – sung by Dennis Morgan and Chorus with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, then sung by Joe E. Brown with Chorus."You Can Always Tell a Yank" by Yip Harburg and Burton Lane – sung by Dennis Morgan and Chorus with Jimmy Dorsey and his Orchestra, then sung by Joe E. Brown with Chorus.

"Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart" – sung by Joan Leslie (dubbed by Sally Sweetland) and Chorus.

"Ballet in Jive" – danced by Joan McCracken and Chorus."Ballet in Jive" – danced by Joan McCracken and Chorus.

"The Bee" by François Schubert – played by Joseph Szigeti."The Bee" by François Schubert – played by Joseph Szigeti.

"The Souvenir" – played by Joseph Szigeti and Jack Benny."The Souvenir" – played by Joseph Szigeti and Jack Benny.

"Voodoo Moon" – played by Carmen Cavallaro and his Orchestra.

"Dance" – danced by Antonio and Rosario.

"Sweet Dreams, Sweetheart" (reprise) – sung by Kitty Carlisle.

Production

Production on the film began in 1943, before being halted due to salary disputes involving the Screen Actors Guild and Warner Bros over the amount major stars would be paid even for brief cameos in the film.Production on the film began in 1943, before being halted due to salary disputes involving the Screen Actors Guild and Warner Bros over the amount major stars would be paid even for brief cameos in the film.

Filming locations included the Sunset Strip, Bel Air Estates, and Veterans Administration Hospital.Filming locations included the Sunset Strip, Bel Air Estates, and Veterans Administration Hospital.

Kate Cameron of the Daily News commented "It is an elaborate show, but it is presented by author director Delmar Daves in such a patronizing manner as to make one blush for its complete lack of reserve in singing the praises of Hollywood."Kate Cameron of the Daily News commented "It is an elaborate show, but it is presented by author director Delmar Daves in such a patronizing manner as to make one blush for its complete lack of reserve in singing the praises of Hollywood."

Box office

Despite some negative reviews, Hollywood Canteen was well received by audiences and became Warner Bros.' most successful release of 1944.Despite some negative reviews, Hollywood Canteen was well received by audiences and became Warner Bros.' most successful release of 1944.

The studio donated 40% of ticket sales to the real Hollywood Canteen.The studio donated 40% of ticket sales to the real Hollywood Canteen.

According to Warner Bros. records, the movie earned $3,831,000 in the U. S. and $1,621,000 elsewhere.According to Warner Bros. records, the movie earned $3,831,000 in the U. S. and $1,621,000 elsewhere.