Stage Door Canteen
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Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Cheryl Walker
Eileen
William Terry
Dakota
Marjorie Riordan
Jean
Lon McCallister
California
Margaret Early
Ella Sue
Sunset Carson
Tex
Dorothea Kent
Mamie
Frederick Brady
Jersey
Judith Anderson
Judith Anderson
Kenny Baker
Kenny Baker
Tallulah Bankhead
Tallulah Bankhead
Ralph Bellamy
Ralph Bellamy
Edgar Bergen
Edgar Bergen
Ray Bolger
Ray Bolger
Ina Claire
Ina Claire
Katharine Cornell
Katharine Cornell
Gracie Fields
Gracie Fields
Lynn Fontanne
Lynn Fontanne
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves
- Original Score
- Freddie Rich
- Original Title
- Stage Door Canteen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Studios
- Sol Lesser Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Delmer Daves, Lorenz Hart
Freddie Rich
Harry J. Wild
Sol Lesser, Frank Borzage
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Horner
Production Design
Frank Borzage
Director
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Sol Lesser
Producer
Frank Borzage
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stage Door Canteen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stage Door Canteen about?
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.
Who directed Stage Door Canteen?
Stage Door Canteen was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Stage Door Canteen?
The principal cast of Stage Door Canteen includes Cheryl Walker, William Terry, Marjorie Riordan, Lon McCallister, Margaret Early.
When was Stage Door Canteen released and how long is it?
Stage Door Canteen was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Stage Door Canteen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stage Door Canteen was composed by Freddie Rich.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stage Door Canteen?
Stage Door Canteen holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).