When the Stars Went to War:: Hollywood and World War II

by Roy Hoopes

Book Overview

Interweaving the reminiscences of numerous actors, actresses, studio heads, and others, an account of Hollywood during World War II chronicles the USO tours, bond drives, combat experiences, and more.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679414231
• ISBN13: 9780679414230
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

An insiders look at Hollywood during World War II

This book is apparently aimed at those particularly interested in the motion picture industry itself, its stars, and their activities immediately before and during World War II. The book covers a wide range of topics from life in Hollywood before the war, war movies, the "Hollywood Canteen," the creation of the United Services Organization (USO), the experiences of individual stars on bond drives, and the roles played by various stars on the home front and overseas. Chapter 8 specifically addresses the service of eight "Stars" who were in the military: Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Robert Montgomery, James Stewart, Sterling Hayden, Clark Gable, Henry Fonda, Tyrone Power, and Wayne Morris, but others are mentioned throughout the book. This is essentially an insider's view of Hollywood during the war which includes numerous quips and quotes by the stars. It should be of interest to anyone having an interest in Hollywood and the motion picture industry during World War II.

terrific book

Very interesting book. Provides a lot of information about Hollywood during the Second World War and the contribution of the entertainment industry to the war effort. Great characterizations. Lot of personal information about some of the biggest stars in America.