Stage Door Canteen Celebrates First Birthday

Stage Door Canteen Celebrates First Birthday

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The video describes a canteen where servicemen's uniforms serve as entry tickets. It hosts soldiers, sailors, and marines from the United Nations for celebrations. Theaters host birthday parties with movie stars like Rachel Crothers and Roland Young. New York City Mayor LaGuardia makes remarks. The canteen, sponsored by the American Theatre Wing, offers free food and drinks. Entertainment includes Sammy Kaye's band and jitterbug lessons, with the army and US sailors participating.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What serves as the entry ticket for servicemen at the canteen?

A membership card

Their uniform

A special pass

An invitation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous theater personality is mentioned as cutting the birthday cake?

Ralph Bellamy

Rachel Crothers

Jean Cagney

Harry Carey

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the canteen located?

Central Park

Times Square

Brooklyn

Wall Street

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who sponsors the canteen?

The American Theatre Wing

The US Navy

The Hollywood Association

The New York City Council

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of dance does the French Tart try to learn?

Waltz

Tango

Salsa

Jitterbug