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Bob Hope documentary screened May 6 at McNabb library · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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Speaker 1: Bob Hope documentary screen May six at McNabb Library. Written
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by Tom Collins, this article is being read by an
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automated voice brought to you by Everlett. The Putnam County
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Public Library District's McNab branch will hold a free screening
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of Miles Morale and Memories Bob Hope in World War
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Two at five pm Wednesday, May sixth. The film follows
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Hope and his troop of entertainers, including Francis Langford, Jerry Colonna,
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and Patty Thomas, who performed for troops at US bases
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and in the European and South Pacific theaters during World
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War II as part of Hollywood's effort to support the
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war effort. This documentary reflects on these performances, featuring archival
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footage and more. Their bravery and relentless tour schedule brought
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Hope's show close to the danger and the front lines
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in a mission to lift spirits and bring humor and
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hope to young Kiat soldiers. The servicemen and their families
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wrote thousands of letters acknowledging these fearless Hollywood stars impact
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on morale, sometimes noting that Hope's show was the last
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moment of joy before catastrophic battles. The film is fifty
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eight minutes, not rated, and made possible through the Dover
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will I Foundation. The program is free and open to
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the public. For more information call eight one five three
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three nine twenty three eight or visit the library at
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three twenty two w Maaine, Saint McNab