Celebrities Sell War Bonds (film #2 in the Patriotism in America section of WPA Film Library). [Category: Military & Propaganda]

You can play Spot the Star on this newsreel clip about celebrities doing their bits for the war effort during World War II. There’s also an extended section on various celebrities enlisting in the armed services. This mainly has historical and nostalgia value.

Ratings: Camp/Humor Value: *. Weirdness: *. Historical Interest: ****. Overall Rating: ***.

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