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The Hollywood Canteen
Where the Greatest Generation Danced with the Most Beautiful Girls in the WorldBy Lisa Mitchell, Bruce TorrenceNarrated by Nat SegaloffLength2h 54m
About this audiobook
The Hollywood Canteen was the jewel in the crown of World War II Hollywood. From 1942 to 1945, over three million servicemen came through its doors on their way to fight in the Pacific—some never to return. There, in a converted barn in the heart of Hollywood, soldiers were fed, entertained by, and danced with some of the biggest stars in the world. The Canteen was free to all servicemen or women, regardless of race, inviting them to jive to the music of Kay Kyser and Harry James, laugh at Bob Hope’s jokes, be handed sandwiches by Rita Hayworth, or dance with Hedy Lamarr. Knowing they were so appreciated, the soldiers were armed with the kinds of hope and encouragement that would help them win a war. The Hollywood Canteen: Where the Greatest Generation Danced with the Most Beautiful Girls in the World is the only complete history of the Canteen.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (68)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon
GenreHistory, Other
Length2 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byNat Segaloff
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateAug 4, 2020
LanguageEnglish
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