Hollywood Helps the Cause

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This film documents Hollywood's efforts to bolster support for the Allied forces in WWII by creating propaganda films.

Cast: Virginia Campbell, David Frankel, Randi Hokett, Joan Leslie, Bruce C. McKenna, more

Director: Gary Leva

Genres: Documentary

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Hollywood Helps the Cause

Overview

Cast

Virginia Campbell

David Frankel

Randi Hokett

Joan Leslie

Bruce C. McKenna

Robert Osborne

Lisa Van Eyssen

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