Hollywood Victory Caravan
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Hollywood Victory Caravan was a short subject produced by Paramount and released in 1945. It was a piece of WWII propaganda designed to sell war bonds. Our story follows a young woman as she tries to get to Washington to visit her brother, who's in an army hospital there. Unfortunately an exasperated Franklin Pangborn tells her that there's no space available anywhere. Fortunately he gets an idea and suggests that our heroine should visit the studio and tell her story to Bing Crosby. It seems there's a Hollywood Victory Caravan taking the stars to Washington tomorrow for a big bond show, and Bing's in charge. So she follows his advice and the next day she sneaks into the Paramount lot past security guard William Demarest. While there she runs into several famous faces, including Robert Benchley, Diana Lynn, Barbara Stanwyck, and Alan Ladd. They're also rehearsing for the show there and we see Betty Hutton perform "Plain Jane Doe." Carmen Cavallaro gets in a number as well; he plays some Gershwin at the piano ("I've Got Rhythm"). She finally manages to see Bing and he and Bob Hope reluctantly agree to double up on the train to make room for the young woman. When everyone reaches Washington, the gal and her brother watch the show from backstage. Hope MCs and first introduces Olga San Juan, who performs "Rumba Matumba." Next, out comes Humphrey Bogart, who promises not to give a patriotic speech but promptly proceeds to do so anyway. To finish things off, Bing Crosby sings "We've Got Another Bond to Buy." Go out and buy one!
Brings tears to my eyes. I thank god for CZcams and my grandson for showing me how to work it. Bringing back my generation. The greatest generation.
WOW - This is a great short movie and all the better for having Barbara Stanwyck in it. I had no idea that she was in this...Terrific !!!
She was gorgeous -- and dripping with talent.
Girl: Mr. Ladd, he's trying to keep me from seeing Bing Crosby.
Alan Ladd (to guard) Hey what are you, Bob Hope's secret agent?
That line is the best!!!!
This IS ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! I have watched many a film short and this rates as one of those that one could watch over and over.The quality of the stars is admirable.Wish i had this on disc.
I'm a huge Betty Hutton fan, but that Dona Drake is a honey too : )
A lot of thanks from a huge B.Stanwyck admirer (here she appears at 2:48 and 6:12) ! You're truly generous to share this gem of short movie with us, all my gratitude ^_^
I KNEW ABOUT THE WAR BOND TOUR THE STARS MAYED BUT I HAD NEVER SAW THIS FILM IT IS GOOD
One of my favorite things Bogey ever did... and I think I've seen everything he's done. 💫🤗
Rest in joy, incredible generation. You made the very angels proud.
❤ Alan Ladd ❤
❤ Humphrey Bogart ❤
❤ Barbara Stanwyck ❤
❤ Bing Crosby ❤
❤ Bob Hope ❤
❤ Betty Hutton ❤
The part with Alan Ladd was my favorite!!!!
William Demerest at the gate. Uncle Charlie.
Carmen Cavallaro was even faster than Liberace. Guy was unbelievable on the piano.
I believe the actors all combined their talents for bond drives, Hollywood canteen and such
what a great time in history. It was a time when Hollywood helped this country, instead of blaming it.
I AGREE WITH YOU 100%
Yes sir, Carl! Back when Hollywood knew what the word patriotism meant, and practiced it!
From 4:36 to 6:12 - an entire dance routine using only a basic time step. I didn't think it could be done.
Probably made in haste, with little time for fancy choreography. The interest lies in the formation movement, though these gals (mostly local kids) are not exactly Rockette level.
Amusing to see Betty trying to inject a few flourishes to assert her stardom.
excellent! a great piece of cinema, thanks
The Hutton sisters were real balls of energy...
A glimpse of Stanwyck at her peak: she had just finished shooting 'Double Indemnity'. And Bing was headed for an Oscar for 'Going My Way'. Paramount had more to celebrate than winning WW2.
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed! :)
Great film, great quality picture, needs the sound sorting.
@rubberdc Well. It seems you liked it a bit! Very glad to hear it. :o)
Rumba Matumba!!!
Who's the women singing with Betty Hutton?
+troynov1965 Marjorie Weaver (dubbed) and Dona Drake - this number was cut from LET'S FACE IT (1943)
+Cine Karine
I thought that might be Dona Drake , boy was she cute as a button.
6:50 You never see his feet. Is he on his box?
How did 11:30 ever get by the Hayes Code?
Bogey either did not know what to do with his hands or his pants were not hanging right. He looked uneasy at appearing outside his cynical persona.
-WHISTLE- :^D
If Hope’s concentration camp joke comes off as tone deaf, remember this was filmed before the liberation of Auschwitz, and perhaps even before the Soviet discovery of Majdanek. The extent of Nazi atrocities was hardly known.
It was during the war, and all stars, with some notable exceptions like John Wayne, who did NOTHING, pitched in to help the effort at home, which had nothing to do with contractual obligations.
Quite untrue about John Wayne ... read this ... www.breitbart.com/big-hollywood/2010/02/28/john-wayne-world-war-ii-and-the-draft/
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buy buy a bond the bonds you buy