Summaries

A young soldier arrives in NYC and, before heading overseas to WWII, visits Stage Door Canteen, where famous actresses and entertainers volunteer to entertain soldiers.

"Dakota" Smith (William Terry), a young soldier on a pass in New York City, visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of the theatre and movies appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. Dakota meets a pretty young hostess, Eileen Burke (Cheryl Walker), and they enjoy the many entertainers and a growing romance.—Jim Beaver <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • ventriloquist dummy
  • ventriloquist
  • troop train
  • charlie mccarthy character
  • ventriloquism
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • War
Release date Nov 21, 1943
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English Spanish Russian
Filming locations Fox News NY Studios - 48th Street & 6th Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Sol Lesser Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 12m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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