Sinning In Hollywood
1943
Sinning In Hollywood was a popular pocket-sized booklet sought after by many an enlisted man and officer during the course of WWII. If you were lucky enough to be passing through Hollywood on your way to your next assignment, the entertainment capital was your oyster. Back then, the town rolled out the red carpet to the men and women fighting the good fight for the USA.
This booklet was a guide to all that was happening in 1940s Hollywood, with commentary, humor, cartoons, addresses and prices. Between the front and back cover were page after page of where to have fun, where to dance, where to eat and where to stay.
One of many places mentioned was The Hollywood Canteen, located at 1451 Cahuenga Boulevard, famous to American GIs all around the world. This was the venue that served as a sincere tribute to our men and women and allies in uniform, created by patriots Bette Davis and John Garfield. The thriving movie and radio industries supported it whole heartedly, supplying free talent, labor, bands, headliner entertainment and refreshments.
The title of Sinning In Hollywood was obviously meant to titillate and the term “sinning” used here is pretty tame considering the times. However, it did help introduce the reader to an exciting and glamorous world, especially for the many visitors from small towns and rural America. Furthermore, Hollywood, the palace and the industry, was at its peak during the 1940s.
Here is a fascinating trip back in time and a fascinating insight into life in 1943 Hollywood.
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