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Stage Door Canteen

Name: Stage Door Canteen
Genre: Comedy, Romance, War
Released: 1943-06-24
Cast: Cheryl Walker, William Terry, Marjorie Riordan, Lon McCallister, Margaret Early

1943 | 132 min | Comedy, Romance, War

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved How to Marry a Millionaire or The General, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, intense.
The pace: Breezy, at 2 hr 12 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1943: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$21 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Frank Borzage

Cheryl WalkerEileen
William TerryDakota
Marjorie RiordanJean
Lon McCallisterCalifornia
Margaret EarlyElla Sue
Sunset CarsonTex
Dorothea KentMamie
Frederick BradyJersey
Judith AndersonJudith Anderson
Kenny BakerKenny Baker