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Showbiz Goes to War
10.0 / 10• 1982• 1h 30m•NR• English
DocumentaryTV Movie
Storyline
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
Cast & Crew
Bud Abbott
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Larry Adler
(archive footage)
Dana Andrews
Self (archive footage)
Fred Astaire
Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
Self (archive footage)
Robert Benchley
(archive footage)
Jack Benny
Self (archive footage)
Milton Berle
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Norman Sedawie's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Showbiz Goes to War is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
