Stars in Blue: Movie Actors in American's Sea Services
Kolb, Charles C., Journal of American Culture (Malden, MA)
Stars in Blue: Movie Actors in America's Sea Services. James E. Wise, Jr., and Anne Collier Rehill. Annapolis, MD: Naval Institute Press, 1997.
When motion picture stars who served their country during wartime are mentioned, many people inevitably think of the late actor Jimmy Stewart who served in the Air Force. When recalling public figures who served in the United States Navy, others imagine President John F Kennedy and his PT-109 experience. Stars in Blue considers many cinema stars who answered, often eagerly, their nation's call to service in our country's time of need. This unique book documents the wartime experiences of men and whose stories range from truly heroic …
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Publication information:
Article title: Stars in Blue: Movie Actors in American's Sea Services.
Contributors: Kolb, Charles C. - Author.
Journal title: Journal of American Culture (Malden, MA).
Volume: 21.
Issue: 1
Publication date: Spring 1998.
Page number: 107+.
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