Stage Door Canteen

Stage Door Canteen

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1943 · 132 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Romance, War

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of theatre and film appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The soldier meets a pretty young hostess and they enjoy the many entertainers and a growing romance.

Directed by Frank Borzage · Written by Delmer Daves

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