| FDR, WWII, a smattering of color films. As was the case during the Great Depression, people turned to films - this time to escape the stresses of food rations and worldwide apocalyptic events. Patriotic war films abounded, while Divas of the Silver Screen became pin-up girls to lift the spirits of lonely soldiers. Lockers, wallets and tents were spattered with images of Betty Grable, Myrna Loy, Hedy Lamarr and many others. Many Hollywood icons traveled to military bases and encampments for the famed USO shows to entertain the troops. OSCARS from 40-49 Ginger Rogers - KITTY FOYLE Joan Fontaine - SUSPICION Greer Garson - MRS. MINIVER Jennifer Jones - THE SONG OF BERNADETTE Ingrid Bergman - GASLIGHT Joan Crawford - MILDRED PIERCE Olivia de Havilland - TO EACH HIS OWN Loretta Young - THE FARMER'S DAUGHTER Jane Wyman - JOHNNY BELINDA Olivia de Havilland - THE HEIRESS |