Film Screening: "Star Spangled Rhythm" (1942)

This Paramount picture musical film—which features an all-star cast including Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Veronica Lake, and Fred MacMurray—was made during World War II as a morale booster, with the specific intent of entertaining the troops overseas and civilians back home and to encourage fundraising, as well as to show the studios' patriotism.

July 09, 2018, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn More + Add to calendar 2018-07-09 6:00:00 PM 2018-07-09 8:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City BB's Stage Door Canteen 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Film Screening: "Star Spangled Rhythm" (1942) This Paramount picture musical film—which features an all-star cast including Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Veronica Lake, and Fred MacMurray—was made during World War II as a morale booster, with the specific intent of entertaining the troops overseas and civilians back home and to encourage fundraising, as well as to show the studios' patriotism.
Location: BB's Stage Door Canteen
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This Paramount picture musical film—which features an all-star cast including Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Veronica Lake, and Fred MacMurray—was made during World War II as a morale booster, with the specific intent of entertaining the troops overseas and civilians back home and to encourage fundraising, as well as to show the studios' patriotism.

After the show, stick around for a National Anthem singing competition! Audience chooses the winner.

Drink Special: Freedom Cocktail
Free Snack: Tootsie Rolls

Happy Hour Film Series:

In conjunction with the Museum’s new special exhibit, So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope, on display in The Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery from May 25, 2018, through February 10, 2019, we will be hosting a free film series on select Monday evenings in BB’s Stage Door Canteen from May 14 through December 3, featuring classic Bob Hope films from 1939–1955.

In addition to the film screenings, themed drinks will be offered from The American Sector Restaurant & Bar, treats will be offered on special months, and free tickets to BB’s Stage Door Canteen shows will be raffled off. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and all free screenings start at 6:00 p.m.

Embrace your inner cinephile and check out these classic flicks with us! No RSVP necessary.

The story of how Bob Hope gave levity and laughter to troops during one of the most brutal conflicts in human history is a crucial component of the history of the war—and a demonstration of how humanity can shine through in the darkest of times. The National WWII Museum is proud to have this program supported by the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation.