Hollywood Canteen (1944): Cast & Where to Watch
Hollywood Canteen is a 1944 romantic comedy directed by Delmer Daves, starring Theodore von Eltz as Canteen Director (uncredited), Bette Davis and John Garfield. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hollywood Canteen About?
The premise of Hollywood Canteen without spoilers.
During World War II, two soldiers on leave spend three evenings at the Hollywood Canteen, a club where service members receive free meals, dancing and live entertainment. The venue, founded by Bette Davis and John Garfield, features a host of Hollywood talent, and the founders briefly recount its history for the audience.
Hollywood Canteen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- hollywood canteen
- world war two
- hollywood california
- u.s. soldier
- man uses a cane
- watching a movie
- band the musical group
- dancer
- dancing
- singer
- singing
- song
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- applause
- new guinea
- autograph
- african american
- singing quartet
- apology
- hollywood and vine
- the number 77
- cowboy music
- horse kisses a man
- u.s. marine
- u.s. sailor
- singing trio
- guitar player
- rubbing noses
- romantic advice
- man faints
- bunk beds
- dog tags
- man undresses
- flashback
- busboy
- millionth man
- cake
- mocambo nightclub
- flash camera
- dog
- dog barks
- man trips and falls
- coquette set
- backyard swing
- twin beds
- movie studio
- movie set
- filmmaking
- breakfast tray
- female messenger
- overhead camera shot
Where to Watch Hollywood Canteen
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Hollywood Canteen Cast & Characters
Theodore von Eltz leads the cast as Canteen Director (uncredited), with Bette Davis and John Garfield. Directed by Delmer Daves; 114 actors are credited in all.
- Director Delmer Daves
- Theodore von Eltz as Canteen Director (uncredited)
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Bette Davis as themselves -
John Garfield as themselves -
James Flavin as Marine Sergeant (uncredited)
Also Starring in Hollywood Canteen
· 110 more- Joan Crawford Themselves
- Barbara Stanwyck Themselves
- Roy Rogers Themselves
- Peter Lorre Themselves
- Jack Carson Themselves
- Bess Flowers Hostess (uncredited)
- Eleanor Parker Themselves
- Jack Benny Themselves
- William Prince Themselves
- Bob Nolan Themselves
- Paul King Soldier (uncredited)
- Helmut Dantine Themselves
- Jack Mower Juice-Stand Proprietor (uncredited)
- Ray Teal Army Captain (uncredited)
- Mary Gordon Hostess (uncredited)
- Charles Sullivan Car Delivery Man (uncredited)
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- Jonathan Hale Mr. Brodel (uncredited)
- Ralph Dunn Studio Gate Guard (uncredited)
- Charles Sherlock Photographer (uncredited)
- John Ridgely Themselves
- Alan Hale Themselves
- John Dehner Norwegian Sailor (uncredited)
- Jack Wise Busboy (uncredited)
- Jane Wyman Themselves
- George Ford Soldier (uncredited)
- Dorothy Malone Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Dennis Morgan Themselves
- Ida Lupino Themselves
- Robert Shayne Busboy (uncredited)
- Donald Woods Themselves
- Trigger Themselves
- Alexis Smith Themselves
- Shep Houghton Doorman (uncredited)
- Dane Clark Sgt. Nowland
- Joan Leslie Themselves
- Richard Erdman Soldier on Deck (uncredited)
- Joe E. Brown Themselves
- Paul Henreid Themselves
- S.Z. Sakall Themselves
- Robert Hutton Cpl. Slim Green
- Julie Bishop Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Craig Stevens Themselves
- Barbara Brown Mrs. Brodel (uncredited)
- Zachary Scott Themselves
- Charles Marsh Diner without Spoon (uncredited)
- Mark Stevens Soldier on Deck (uncredited)
- Eddie Marr Dance Director (uncredited)
- Ben Frommer Soldier (uncredited)
- Janis Paige Studio Guide
- Bill Kennedy Busboy (uncredited)
- Victor Francen Themselves
- John Breen Soldier (uncredited)
- Clark Ross Soldier (uncredited)
- Andrea King Themselves
- Faye Emerson Themselves
- Sydney Greenstreet Themselves
- George Turner Tough Marine (uncredited)
- Eddie Cantor Themselves
- Paul Ravel Soldier (uncredited)
- Freddie Steele South American Sailor (uncredited)
- Angela Greene Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Dolores Moran Themselves
- Alex Ball Soldier (uncredited)
- Patty Andrews Themselves
- Irene Manning Themselves
- Matt Mattox Dancer (uncredited)
- Johnny Mitchell Busboy (uncredited)
- Lynn Baggett Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Anne G. Sterling Attractive Woman (uncredited)
- Jimmy Dorsey Themselves
- Laverne Andrews Themselves
- Maxene Andrews Themselves
- LeRoy Prinz Themselves
- Kitty Carlisle Themselves
- Virginia Patton Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Owen Song Soldier (uncredited)
- Chef Milani Themselves
- William Terry Marine #999,999 in Line (uncredited)
- Joyce Reynolds Themselves
- Bill Seckler Vocal Group Member (uncredited)
- Antonio Themselves
- Alex Romero Dancer (uncredited)
- Marvin Bailey Vocal Group Member (uncredited)
- Mack McLean Vocal Group Member (uncredited)
- Betty Alexander Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Colleen Townsend Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Hayes Gordon Serviceman (uncredited)
- Harry Baum Soldier (uncredited)
- Carmen Cavallaro Themselves
- Diana Barrymore Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Paul Brooks Busboy (uncredited)
- Betty Brodel Themselves
- Ruth Sterling Attractive Woman (uncredited)
- Marianne O'Brien Junior Hostess (uncredited)
- Bill Alcorn Dancer (uncredited)
- Jack Coffey Dancer (uncredited)
- Betty Bryson Dancer (uncredited)
- Larry Rio Sailor Kissed by Cantor (uncredited)
- Joan McCracken Themselves
- Jack Mattis Dancer (uncredited)
- Nora Lou Martin Nora Martin (as Nora Martin)
- Caferino Garcia Soldier (uncredited)
- Alfred Ybarra Set Designer at Desk (uncredited)
- Rosario Themselves
- John Sheridan Busboy (uncredited)
- Rudolf Friml Jr.
- Joseph Szigeti Themselves
- Dwight Butcher Soldier Getting Married (uncredited)
- Harry Kaufman Pianist with Szigeti (uncredited)
- Willard Van Simmons Dancer (uncredited)
Hollywood Canteen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Hollywood Canteen.
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Hollywood Canteen FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Hollywood Canteen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hollywood Canteen?
Hollywood Canteen runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was Hollywood Canteen released?
Hollywood Canteen was released on December 15, 1944.
Who directed Hollywood Canteen?
Hollywood Canteen was directed by Delmer Daves.
More films by Delmer Daves Who is in the cast of Hollywood Canteen?
Hollywood Canteen stars Theodore von Eltz as Canteen Director (uncredited), Bette Davis and John Garfield, among 114 credited actors.
Where can I watch Hollywood Canteen?
In the US, Hollywood Canteen is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Hollywood Canteen have a post-credit scene?
No. Hollywood Canteen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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