A starspangled show the hollywood victory caravan, five signed letters of thanks and 5 onscreen credits use the extra credits to surprise a friend under honorary executive producer. Bing wins best actor for going my way at the academy awards. On a sweltering august day in 1945, villagers prepare for the wedding of the town clerks son. Our story follows a young woman as she tries to get to washington to visit her brother, whos in an army hospital there. Victory box office collection victory and luck by chance ice cooled overseas much was riding on the two new releases, luck by chance and victory, but the response to them has been icecold.
She was previously married to james whitmore and dr. It was based on the popular novel by joseph conrad. Named after the 1942 hollywood victory caravan, a 1945 paramountproduced film promoted bond sales after the end of world war ii. His thriving music career included notable albums like merry christmas 1945 and bing sings 1977. Timely in its restoration and rerelease, strange victory is a film in which the doubts that were growing, even from 1945s summer of great hope, are delivered as a play of light and shadow, something that is profoundly connected to the very essence of cinema. The short subject included bing crosby, bob hope, alan ladd, william demarest, franlin pangborn, barbara stanwyck, humphrey bogart, and others. She is most remembered for the major and the minor.
Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The hollywood victory caravan toured the country putting on a variety show at each stop to raise money for army and navy relief funds. Login to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions. Hollywood victory caravan complete 1945 short subject youtube. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Its amazing that warner bros would let bogart slip out of his contract to be featured in a film produced by paramount.
The film was made to stimulate the purchase of victory loan war bonds, and humphrey bogart gives the appeal. During the last half of the 19th century writer richard darrell saves don carlos from two robbers, and is entrusted by don carlos to take a valuable necklace to spain. It was one of the gainsborough melodramas and is based on a novel caravan by eleanor smith. Richard leaves his fiance, oriana, and starts the trip. Hollywood victory caravan 1942 live tour and 1945 film by william d. Russell april 30, 1908 april 1, 1968 was an american film and television director. Paramounts top film stars prepare for a victory war bonds show and take a special guest with them. Apr 07, 2018 the thrifty pig 1941 filmthe thrifty pig aka thrifty pig and walt disneys the thrifty pig is a 1941 fourminute educational short animated film made by the walt disney studios, for the national film board of canada. Following up on the hollywood victory caravan, paramount pictures produced a short film in 1945 for the department of the treasury and the. With stewart granger, jean kent, anne crawford, dennis price. To help to promote the sale of war bonds, paramount studios created this short film for the u. Diana lynn had an encounter with brian donlevy 1950 about.
Extra information includes the mexico preshow and the san francisco postshow. Stars of hollywood in a great extra screen attraction. Mar 29, 20 the hollywood victory caravan was a 3week railroad journey of 1942 that brought performers across the us to raise money for war bonds. The ultimate movie collection is such a must have for anyone who wants to truly expand their home entertainment library. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 directed by william d. He meets wycroft, a henchman for sir francis castteldow, an aristocrat out to. Paul during world war ii, may 1942 cary grant and olivia dehavilland on bond drive. Hollywood victory caravan was a short subject produced by paramount and released in 1945. Victory box office collection report bollywood movie box. Some of his most popular and noteworthy film credits include. Jun 27, 2014 now that news has emerged of a planned remake of escape to victory itself a remake of the 1962 hungarian film two half times in hell, itself based on the supposedly reallife death match in.
The hollywood victory caravan was a twoweek crosscountry railroad journey in 1942 that brought together two dozen film stars to raise money for the army and navy relief society. Celebrating the life and career of actress and singer betty hutton. Caravan is a 1946 british blackandwhite drama film directed by arthur crabtree. This is 1945 trailer by national film institute on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. She persuades bing crosby to let her join his caravan.
A 1945, war bond promotional, 20 minute short subject film starring virginia welles, barbara stanwyck, betty hutton, olga san juan, marjorie weaver, noreen nash, dona drake, bing crosby, bob. For film societies or people with friends who share the same interests. Pick the best bogart hollywood to suit your need at wholesale deals. Aug 19, 2016 to help to promote the sale of war bonds, paramount studios created this short film for the u. On the eve of the american entry into world war ii, the oftenfilmed conrad story of a hermit on an island invaded by thugs was refashioned into a clarion call for intervention in the war in europe, at the height of american isolationism. In 1945 she reunited with hope and crosby in hollywood victory caravan included as a bonus. The hollywood victory caravan of 1942 martin turnbull. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. According to box office india, when adjusted in terms of 2011 gold value, caravan s domestic box office would be the equivalent of. July 16, 1907 january 20, 1990 was an american actress, model, and dancer.
Oct 14, 2011 hollywood victory caravan was a short subject produced by paramount and released in 1945. What is also amazing is that these are films that families can. The film was intended to celebrate the 1942 hollywood victory caravan that traveled by train across the u. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 the movie database tmdb. Victory films, raj bagh, srinagar, jammu and kashmir. We also get the 1945 short subject hollywood victory caravan. Young drummers, students of military music school open the victory parade. This is a filmography for the american singer and actor bing crosby. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 official hd trailer. Bing starts work in his first film, king of jazz, a musical revue starring paul whiteman.
One of the committees most notable successes was the hollywood victory caravan which crossed the country in april. Hattie mcdaniel was the chairman of the negro division of the hollywood victory committee, providing entertainment for soldiers in hospitals, and those stationed at military bases. Features bob hope, bing crosby, alan ladd, and barbara stanwyck. It was the sixth highestgrossing film of 1971 at the domestic indian box office. We have an amazing selection of bogart hollywood from ebay for sale from leading brands. The government has arranged a special caravan to washington for the hollywood stars. Noreen nash was born on april 4, 1924 in wenatchee, washington, usa as norabelle jean roth. Rare full color movie frames capture and recreate the entire show. Usprkos talenta, zbog niskog rasta nije mogao dobijati glavne uloge, ali je zvijezdom postao kada mu je u filmu this gun for hire partnerica bila veronica lake, jedna od rijetkih glumica jos nizih nego on. An entertainment picture, made also to stimulate the purchases of war bonds, in which a girl in california travels with a troupe of entertainers to washington, d. Heres another selfspoofing cameo by alan ladd in hollywood victory caravan 1945, a short film as part of a bond drive by the us treasury department. But you cant make a screen career out of combing dorothy lamours hair or chasing bob hope in one picture after another. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. American singing legend and actor bing crosby was the bestselling recording artist of the 20th century.
Hollywood victory caravan a star spangled show by i. Vm molotov, stalin iv, sm budyonny, ke voroshilov from the rostrum of the mausoleum welcome the passing troops. This movie represents people of afghanistan and their tradition in qandahar, badakhshan cities in that time and the kochi people of afghanistan. A strike between the set decorators union and the studios boils over and becomes known as the hollywood. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 entertainers bob hope and bing crosby help a young woman get to washington, d. Hitting the road with the hollywood victory caravan the national. Escape to victory or victory, a 1981 film directed by john huston. Paramount studios created this short film for the u. It was a piece of wwii propaganda designed to sell war bonds. Jul 21, 20 paramounts top film stars prepare for a victory war bonds show and take a special guest with them. A comedic 19minute short film starring bing crosby and bob hope, plus. Synopsis stars of hollywood in a great extra screen attraction. Born in indianapolis, indiana on april 30, 1908, he began his hollywood career with the 1945 film hollywood victory caravan.
If you dont need or cant afford bluray, the first four films are available in a nice. Jean kent met her future husband during the making of the movie. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 0930 1945 us music, comedy 20m user score. May 1942 a group of famous movie stars hold a pageant with the hollywood victory caravan troupe for the city of st. Victory films is a production house providing film and tv solutions, organising local production from start to end for jammu,kashmir. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 hutton gluttons the betty. His career in film ended with his last film, 1951s best of the badmen.
This film can only be described as the great escape with football, the story has been done a few times but i think this was one of the first, it has a great strong cast and some good performances. It was sponsored by the hollywood victory committee of stage, screen and radio. Apr 21, 20 hollywood victory caravan complete 1945 short subject. A comedic 19minute short film starring bing crosby and bob hope. He mesmerised the audience with his trademark warm bassbaritone voice. The film was meant to follow the magic bow, but that was postponed due to the illness of phyllis calvert so, caravan had to be rushed into production. American film actors, california democrats and cancer deaths in california. She pleads with an exasperated railroad agent for something, anything. Diana lynn was in an onscreen matchup with burt lancaster in the kentuckian 1955. Victory is a 2009 indian cricketbased sports film starring harman baweja, amrita rao and anupam kher. Victory is a 1940 film directed by john cromwell and starring fredric march, cedric hardwicke, and betty field. Humphrey bogart is a member of the following lists.
The film was released theatrically on november 19, 1941 as part of a series of four films directed at the canadian public to learn about war bonds during the second world war. Oct 29, 2015 during world war ii, young woman tries to hitch a ride with the hollywood caravan so she can see her injured brother. Along the way there were numerous stops, which coincided with parades, performances, and other events. Hollywood victory caravan c es una pelicula dirigida por william d.
A starspangled show the hollywood victory caravan, five signed letters of thanks and 5 onscreen credits use the extra credits to surprise a. She was a stage, film and television star, known during her 60year career as a consummate and versatile professional for a strong, realistic screen presence. Caravans is a 1978 iranianamerican film directed by james fargo based on the novel by james a. May bing records white christmas and joins hollywood victory caravan, a traveling show to raise money for. Meanwhile, two orthodox jews arrive at the village train station with mysterious boxes labeled. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew entertainers bob hope and bing crosby help a young woman get to washington, d. Following up on the hollywood victory caravan, paramount pictures produced a short film in 1945 for the department of the treasury and the war finance committee based on the spring 1942 tour, in which many of the revue performances can be seen.
The following is a list of bob hope short subjects. I thought i was on my way to becoming a film actress. He suggests she go to paramount pictures and talk to bing crosby, who is in charge of a victory war bonds show. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Hope was featured in twentysix short subjects between 1934 and 1968. Performed at the copacabana in new york when she was a teenager. She was described as gainsboroughs back up margaret lockwood. Film italiano completo, streaming film ita, film ita streaming, ita streaming, streaming film ita gratis. Hollywood victory caravan was produced by the united states treasury department in 1945 for that years victory loan drive. Also travelling on the train are numerous stars and entertainers heading for a rally.
The most inspiring female role models outside hollywood. Hitting the road with the hollywood victory caravan the. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Hollywood victory caravan trailer 1945 stars of hollywood in a great extra screen attraction. It is harman bawejas second release after his debut film love story 2050, which performed very badly at the box office. Alt film guide actress martha stewart may still be alive despite twoyearold reports to the contrary. Hollywood victory caravan 1945 cast and crew moviefone. She is an actress and writer, known for phantom from space 1953, giant 1956 and the devil on wheels 1947. Hollywood victory caravan complete 1945 short subject. It was filmed on the paramount lot and utilized paramount contractees in front of and behind the camera,primarily on the sets of whatever film they were currently working on at paramount, with the exception of humphrey bogart, disneys joe carioca and the u.