1942-Stars Entertain Boys at Hollywood Canteen

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Servicemen find entertainment at the Stagedoor Canteen. Bette Davis and Eddie Cantor (dressed as Santa Claus), present a dog to Cpl. Anderson. Linda Darnell sends Christmas greetings to servicemen and women all over the world. Darnell and Ann Miller toss gift grab bags to men.
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Complete Record: Servicemen find entertainment at the Stagedoor Canteen. Bette Davis and Eddie Cantor (dressed as Santa Claus), present a dog to Cpl. Anderson. Linda Darnell sends Christmas greetings to servicemen and women all over the world. Darnell and Ann Miller toss gift grab bags to men. Copyright University of South Carolina. All rights reserved. See more here: https://digital.library.sc.edu/collections/fox-movietone-news-collection/

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the Hollywood Canteen for servicemen daimar from drill and they dance on me they step out soldiers and sailors dancing with hostesses and movie stars Betty Davis encouraged by Santa Claus Eddie Cantor presents the mascot to corporal Anderson and then the boys listen to greetings from Linda Darnell tell them how welcome they are Linda I just wanted to come down here and spend a little ball with you on Christmas Eve to wish you all not only the people of our country a wonderful New Year and a Merry Christmas and all that sort of thing but it's especially for you fellows who are doing such a wonderful job for us all over the world now a few beers for the boys who catch while Linda and and Miller pitch you

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