War time conditions and life in New York City during World War II. Automobile traffic on streets before war time. Cars and other vehicles move on road. Sign: 'Sorry No Gas, Don't Blame Us, Blame Hitler'. Cars are stored because of the gas shortage. Views of road showing no traffic. Skyscrapers of the city. Neon signs and lights on buildings with war time blackout conditions. Consumers buy food from stores. Sign: 'only one to a customer'. Booklet of 'United States of America, War ration Book One'. Women prepare list of required food items and receive ration books. Consumers use ration books for food. Carton are loaded onto ship.
The Hollywood Canteen (1451 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028) in Hollywood, California. Exteriors of the Hollywood Canteen. A sign reads : 'Hollywood Canteen for Service Men'. Allied soldiers enter the building. A bulletin board in a hall. Soldiers enter and leave the hall. (World War II period).
The Hollywood Canteen (1451 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028) in Hollywood, California. Allied soliers dance with Hollywood stars. Various views of dancing and of a band playing. (World War II period).
The Hollywood Canteen (1451 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028) in Hollywood, California. Austrian actor and film director Paul Henreid talks to Allied servicemen at a table. A waiter talks to Paul Henreid. Servicemen eat food at a table as they are served. A group of servicemen smiling. (World War II period).
The Hollywood Canteen (1451 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028) in Hollywood, California. Servicemen standing at a counter. A sign : 'Food and Refreshments Free'. Refreshment trays are carried. Refreshments are given to soldiers serving in World War II. Waiters serve them coffee or tea. The servicemen take refreshments and coffee. A group of soldiers smiling.
The Hollywood Canteen (1451 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028) in Hollywood, California. Servicemen standing at a counter. Hollywood stars give coffee and refreshments to the soldiers. View of a soldier. A sailor takes a cup of coffee. American film actress Linda Darnell serves coffee and smiles. Joyce and film actress Doris Merrick. Gale Rollins and Roberts smile. English actress Heather Angel and Virginia Wilson serve food. A sign: 'Food and Refreshments Free'. (World War II period).
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