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HOLLYWOOD'S Canteen: Two groups with a single thought met and merged. One, Hollywood actors; the other, the musicians' union, Local 47. Result — the idea behind the Hollywood Canteen, one of the greatest things of its kind in the country. It was the musicians, aware of all the night spots, who thought of the Old Barn, a night club on Cahuenga near Sunset, as a possible location.
In a flash union after union came marching in to offer their services — carpenters, painters, electricians who toiled and worked long after their
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own day's work was done. Decorators, artists, illustrators painted the tables a gay red and white like old-fashioned gingham. Cartooned artistry covered the walls. Hairdressers, wardrobe girls, secretaries poured in to be registered as waitresses, hostesses, anything at all. Stars, male and female, fought to be allowed to wash dishes, to sweep, to clean, to be bus boys, to serve, to entertain.
Jules Stein, head of one of the biggest agencies, took over the business management. Max Miller, press agent de luxe, offered his services free.
Bette Davis was elected president.
Then came the opening night with Uncle Sam's boys of the Army. Navy and Marines passing by the grandstands on which sat. for a change, the stars to cheer them on. For this privilege the stars paid $100 per pair of seats. Ten thousand dollars was realized the first night.
The boys marched along openmouthed, staring at their spectators on the grandstands. One little sailor recognized Judy Garland sitting high up. He stopped and stared. "Judy," he said huskily, "please come down."
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