Going Hollywood: The War Years
Going Hollywood: The War Years
1988, English. Directed by Julian Schlossberg.
This documentary provides a nostalgic and insightful look at Hollywood's on- and off-screen efforts at promoting wartime patriotism during the years 1941-1945. Hosted by actor Van Johnson, the film includes movie clips, newsreel footage and interviews with stars of that halcyon era such as Vivian Blaine, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Roddy McDowall, Jackie Cooper, Gloria DeHaven and Tony Randall.
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- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 12 December 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Badaracco
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Who directed Going Hollywood: The War Years?
Going Hollywood: The War Years (1988) was directed by Julian Schlossberg and stars Van Johnson.