I wouldn't recommend this film to the average viewer. It isn't because it's necessarily bad, but it is far from the better movies Hollywood made during this era. No, instead I wouldn't recommend it because it will probably have very limited appeal, as only die-hard movie buffs and perhaps older viewers will recognize the MANY actors and actresses playing themselves. That's because as part of the war effort, Hollywood filmed a movie in the famous Hollywood Canteen and featured many of the actors who volunteered at this USO-type facility. And, because it was for the war effort, there is a rare chance to see stars from a wide variety of studios--something you couldn't see in other movies. So, for me, I enjoyed it not for it's forgettable plot but because it was like taking a guided tour of Hollywood without the makeup and special effects.
Review of Hollywood Canteen
