Celebrities and Civilians Volunteer at The Hollywood Canteen

An analogue to New York’s Stage Door Canteen, the Hollywood Canteen was a night club in Los Angeles where servicemen could meet, dance and drink with Hollywood stars before departing for the Pacific.

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Dozens of stars donated their time and talents at the Canteen, but none was more devoted than its co-founder, Bette Davis, who was at the peak of her film career.

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Of course, Hollywood was proud enough of their achievement with the Canteen that they made a movie about it — starring Bette Davis as herself.