Showbiz Goes to War(1982)
Showbiz Goes to War Synopsis
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the American public through bond sales, morale-boosting USO tours, patriotic war dramas and escapist film fare. Comedian David Steinberg plays host for this star-studded, 90-minute documentary, which looks at the way Tinseltown helped the United States' war effort.
Showbiz Goes to War (1982) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Norman Sedawie, released on December 31, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Bud Abbott, Larry Adler, Dana Andrews and Fred Astaire. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Sedawie
- Status:
- Released
Showbiz Goes to War Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bud Abbott
as Self (archive footage)
Larry Adler
as (archive footage)
Dana Andrews
as Self (archive footage)
Fred Astaire
as Self (archive footage)
Lucille Ball
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Benchley
as (archive footage)
Jack Benny
as Self (archive footage)
Milton Berle
as Self (archive footage)
Vivian Blaine
as (archive footage)
Mel Blanc
as (archive footage)
Humphrey Bogart
as Self (archive footage)
Joe E. Brown
as (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Norman Sedawie.
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Showbiz Goes to War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Showbiz Goes to War – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Showbiz Goes to War?
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The main cast of Showbiz Goes to War (1982) includes Bud Abbott, Larry Adler, Dana Andrews, Fred Astaire and Lucille Ball. The film was directed by Norman Sedawie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Showbiz Goes to War released?
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Showbiz Goes to War was released on December 31, 1982 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Showbiz Goes to War worth watching?
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Showbiz Goes to War (1982) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.