# WWII ALL STAR BOND RALLY w/ BOB HOPE, BETTY GRABLE, HARPO MARX 25944

Made in 1945, THE ALL STAR BOND RALLY was directed by Michael Audley and features Hollywood stars promoting the sales of War Bonds through songs and skits. The short subject film was produced by 20th Century Fox for the Department of the Treasury and presented by the Motion Picture Industry's War Activities Committee. The storyline follows radio's Fibber McGee and Molly as they attend the all-star bond rally of the title. The show is MC'd by veteran comedian Bob Hope, who of course tells some jokes while introducing the various acts. First up is Betty Grable, who sings and dances to "I'll Be Marching to a Love Song." Next, Frank Sinatra is reunited with Harry James and his orchestra to perform "Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night of the Week)." Then, Harpo Marx runs in, in typical fashion -- chasing a girl and honking his horn, but he soon sits down to play a serious number on the harp. For something a little bit different, the next segment is devoted to pin-up girls. A number of servicemen are looking at pictures and dreaming when the pictures come to life and talk back to them. The stars featured in this sketch include Linda Darnell, Faye Marlowe, Jeanne Crain, June Haver, Vivian Blaine, and Carmen Miranda. Finally, Bing Crosby shows up and goes for the subtle approach, singing a song called "Buy, Buy Bonds." The music and fun is interrupted at a couple of points when Hope and Crosby hit us with solemn speeches. Buy, buy bonds, folks! Full cast includes: Bob Hope,…

- Kind: Film
- By: PeriscopeFilm
- Genres: War, Industrial and advertising
- Archive: [Internet Archive](https://archive.org/details/25944theallstarbondrally)
- Licence or status: none stated by the archive
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

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