Victory Theater: Hollywood And World War II

Rita Hayworth. Bette Davis. Jimmy Stewart. Clark Gable. Marlene Dietrich. These classic movie stars found themselves cast in new roles after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. WWII affected all Americans, including stars. They enlisted, entertained or danced with soldiers at the Stage Door Canteen. Today, the War continues to capture our imaginations with stars like Tom Hanks and Brad Pitt in wartime roles. Watch, discuss and read about the Dream Factory at war.

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Play it Again Sam?

The Daily Mail's reporting that Madonna wants to remake the Bergman-Bogart 1942 classic Casablanca, setting the famous romance in modern-day Iraq. Should she tamper with a classic? Vote on it. We're running a poll at right.