Hollywood Homefront Mobilization

During World War II, the U.S. goverment sought to capitalize upon America's love affair with the movies. Movie stars have been idolized by American culture since the first films flickered across the screens. The Hollywood propaganda machine recognized this obsession, and put it to use for the mobilization effort.

Hollywood became an integral part of the home front. Many stars engaged in publicity tours to sell war bonds, promote scrap drives, or serve coffe at USO clubs. Hollywood celebrities became the most effective salesmen for the home front war effort. Stars provided an example for the average American to live up to-if glamerous Betty Grable could give up her stockings, Betty Smith could do the same.

Miss Ohara takes time out from the studio to help with a typewritter drive for the Armed Forces
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