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joan crawford’s letter to barbara stanwyck, christmas, 1962 — the note at the bottom belongs to stanwyck

A letter written by Bette Davis to Bob Hope on behalf of the Hollywood Canteen, October 25, 1943

The letter reads:

Hollywood Canteen Affiliated With American Theater Wing, Inc. H O L L Y W O O D,  C A L I F O R N I A 

October 23, 1943

Mr. Bob Hope 10346 Moorpark Street North Hollywood, California

Dear Bob Hope:

Please accept our gratitude for your graciousness in greeting our British guests at the Canteen recently.

The hospitality extended to these men by Hollywood, cannot help but indicate to them our genuine friendliness and appreciation.

The many words of pleasure and gratitude expressed by the British service men, prove to us that it was a really success- ful welcome which you helped us extend.

Our best wishes and our kindest regards.

Main title from the Warner Bros. musical Hollywood Canteen (1944)

Sung by The Andrews Sisters

“They’re Either Too Young Or Too Old”

Sung by Bette Davis in the Warner Bros.WWII fundraising film Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)

Music by Arthur Schwartz Lyrics by Frank Loesser

“My Heart Belongs To Daddy”

Sung by Mary Martin in the Warner Bros. Cole Porter biographical musical Night and Day (1946)